<span><span><span>Kindness and generosity towards one’s enemies is not common in today’s world. For “the compassionate warrior,” Abd el-Kader (1808-1883), they were among his most recognizable traits. A brilliant military strategist, superb horseman, Arab statesman, and philosopher, Abd el-Kader was widely praised for his commitment to the safety of innocent people during his armed resistance to the French conquest of Algeria. This fascinating biography offers Abd el-Kader’s example as a light in the darkness of today’s turbulent world.</span></span></span>