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Libya: From Colony to Independence (Oneworld Short Histories)

Libya: From Colony to Independence (Oneworld Short Histories)

by RonaldBruceSt.John (Author)

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    Paperback 2008

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Synopsis

Since a bloodless coup in 1969, Libya has become synonymous with Mu'ammar al-Qaddafi, the charismatic leader Nelson Mandela dubbed one of the revolutionary icons of our time. However, falling prey to empire-builders from the ancient Greeks to Mussolini's Italy, Libya was embroiled in controversy long before his meteoric rise to power. Skillfully navigating the nation's history, Ronald Bruce St John explores Libya's struggle to establish its political and economic identity. From the infamous Lockerbie bombing to Qaddafi's astonishing return to the international stage, this is a thoughtful and engrossing introduction to this turbulent land on the cusp of Africa and the Middle East.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 304
 Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 01 Jul 2008
ISBN 10: 1851685987
ISBN 13: 9781851685981
Book Overview: From the ancient Greeks to Qaddafi's return to the world stage

Media Reviews
An excellent account of Libya's often contentious history: clear, concise, accurate and balanced. It will be the best general work on the country available for the foreseeable future, very useful to anyone interested in the country, from tourists to students. Lisa Anderson - James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations, Columbia University.A [An] authoritative and very readable history of Libya. It provides essential background for serious analysis of Libya's reentry into the global community during the past decade.A Ambassador David L. Mack, Vice President, Middle East Institute.A Succinct and well-written. Combines vivid narrative with perceptive analysis.A Youssef El-Megreisi, Director, Centre for Libyan Studies, Oxford.
Author Bio
Ronald Bruce St John served on the International Advisory Board of The Journal of Libyan Studies and The Atlantic Council Working Group on Libya. He has published eight books, including Libya and the United States: Two Centuries of Strife, and Qaddafi's World Design: Libyan Foreign Policy, 1969-1987.