Social and economic change in North African medinas: the case of Tunis

French colonization of the Maghreb, particularly Tunisia, dramatically reshaped economic structures, spatial patterns, and social organization. While rural landscapes were transformed by agricultural colonization, urban areas experienced profound changes due to European settlers, who remained a minority but wielded significant influence. The study examines how colonialism altered North African medinas, including Tunis, highlighting the enduring impact on urban life despite the eventual decline of settler presence.

(Ed.). (2013). Social and economic change in North African medinas: the case of Tunis. Change and Development in the Middle East (Routledge Revivals), 282–297. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203383957-29