Major Works:
* The History of the Algerian Revolution (1954-1962) (Histoire de la Révolution algérienne, 1995): A comprehensive account of the Algerian War of Independence, considered a seminal work on the subject.
* The Colonization of Algeria (La colonisation française d'Algerie, 1994): Explores the history of French colonization in Algeria from its beginnings to the outbreak of the revolution.
* The Algerian War: A History (La Guerre d'Algérie: une histoire, 2003): A concise and accessible introduction to the Algerian War.
* The Algerian War: A History of the Algerian Revolution (La Guerre d'Algérie: histoire de la révolution algérienne, 2006): A more detailed and updated version of "The Algerian War: A History".
Other Notable Works:
* The Algerian Revolution: A History (La Révolution algérienne, 2002): A shorter and more accessible version of "The History of the Algerian Revolution (1954-1962)".
* The History of the FLN (Histoire du FLN, 2005): A history of the National Liberation Front (FLN), the main Algerian nationalist organization during the war.
* Algeria: A History (Algerie: Histoire, 2007): A broad overview of Algerian history from antiquity to the present day.
Articles:
* Abitbol has also published numerous articles in academic journals on various aspects of Algerian history, including the history of the Algerian resistance movement, the role of French colonial policy in the outbreak of the revolution, and the impact of the war on Algerian society.
Claude Abitbol's work has been praised for its meticulous research, its balanced perspective, and its insightful analysis. He is considered one of the leading authorities on the history of Algeria and the Algerian War of Independence.