Libya Ronald Bruce St John
Libya Ronald Bruce St John Since Qaddafi's ousting in 2011, Libya has been beset by instability and conflict. With great clarity and precision, renowned regional expert Ronald Bruce St John examines…
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Libya Ronald Bruce St John
Since Qaddafi's ousting in 2011, Libya has been beset by instability and conflict. With great clarity and precision, renowned regional expert Ronald Bruce St John examines Libya's long struggle to establish its political and economic identity amidst the interference of external actors keen to exploit the country's strategic importance. To understand the tumultuous state of the country today, one must look to its past.
Essential reading for those seeking a greater understanding of this complex North African state, Libya: From Colony to Revolution is an insightful history, rich in detail and analysis. This authoritative history spans the time of the early Phoenician and Greek settlements, colonization by Mussolini's Italy, Qaddafi's four decades of rule and, in this updated edition, the internal rivalries that have dominated the country in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.