Libya: History and Revolution Contributor(s): Lobban, Richard (Author), Dalton, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 1440828849 ISBN-13: 9781440828843 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $63.36 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - North - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Political Science | International Relations - General |
Dewey: 961.204 |
LCCN: 2013045792 |
Series: Praeger Security International |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.4" (1.25 lbs) 248 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - North Africa |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: After four decades of tyrannical, erratic--and pioneering--changes fueled by oil wealth, Muammar Gaddafi's government fell in 2011, and Libya embarked on a new course without known charts. Libya: History and Revolution covers the nation from its origins as independent land masses and kingdoms to its present as a consolidated nation. The work does not focus on the old Libya, but aims to bridge yesterday's Libya with tomorrow's, looking at the nation as a regional economic power and military player in North Africa and the Middle East. The result is a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand introduction to the political, economic, and military history and events that led to Gaddafi's downfall, coupled with a consideration of Libya's past and present. Opening with historical underpinnings, the book focuses on the conflict and revolution in Libya during the Arab Spring that brought Gaddafi down, a change that opened a new future for the oil-rich nation. The book closes with a thoughtful discussion of what may be next for Libya and of possible perils for the nation, the region, and the world, as Libya matures as an independent, representatively governed country. |