Examines the nation of Libya, including its history, resources, people, and culture.
While not discounting the contributions of traders and invaders to Libya's history, this book, unlike others, identifies and traces the histories of indigenous Libyans, showcasing their achievements while situating them within the broader ...
Understanding Libya Since Gaddafi is an original blend of personal anecdote and nuanced Libyan history.
Since 1969 when Colonel Mu'ammar al-Qadhdhafi came to power through a military coup, Libya has been the focus of a great deal of attention.
The book, which was originally published in 2006, traces the country's history back to the 1900s, through the Italian occupation in the early twentieth century, the Sanusi monarchy and, thereafter, to the revolution of 1969 and the ...
The significance of this book is that it assesses the influence of state ideology on the new generation of Libyans, and examines their political culture.
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This report provides background information on Libya and U.S.-Libyan relations; profiles Libyan leader Muammar al Qadhafi; discusses Libya¿s political and economic reform efforts; and reviews current issues of potential congressional ...
Following the Libyan government's December 2003 decision to eliminate its weapons of mass destruction and long range missile programs, a number of bilateral diplomatic exchanges have taken place, and the termination of U.S. economic ...
Libya and the United States, Two Centuries of Strife. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2002. Stefano, Maggi. "The railways of Italian Africa: Economic, social and strategic features." Journal of Transport History 18, no.
The country has embarked on ambitious policies based on oil wealth; this book charts the development of traditional agricultural way of life, and the growth of new industrial projects and transport systems.