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Libya
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Dan Harmon
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9781633559417, 9781422213889
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Mason Crest
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For more than three decades, most countries of the world have viewed Libya as a radical, unstable nation. Under the leadership of Muammar al-Qaddafi, Libya has sponsored international terrorism and supported efforts to overthrow the governments of its African neighbors. This has led to confrontations with the West, particularly with the United States during the 1980s. Beneath the sands of Libya lies a valuable resource-vast amounts of oil. Despite this, the people of Libya have remained poor during Qaddafi’s rule. Although in recent years Libyan society appears to have become more open, and Qaddafi seems to have moderated some of his extremist views, the future of the country remains uncertain. Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Libya.

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Judy Hasday
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9781422294222, 9781422221815
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Libya is the third-largest state in Africa by area. Located in North Africa, it has no permanent rivers or streams, as the Sahara Desert covers most of the country. Yet just beneath the land’s surface lie huge reserves of oil, which have provided vast wealth for Libya’s political elite. Unfortunately, little of this wealth has reached the country’s approximately 6 million residents. For more than 40 years, Mu’ammar al-Gadhafi ruled Libya as an authoritarian state. The hostile foreign policies of the controversial leader, including support for international terrorist groups, caused Libya to become politically and economically isolated from the rest of the world during the late 20th century and early 21st century. In February 2011, a civil war began in Libya that resulted in the overthrow of Gadhafi’s government—and eventually, the dictator’s execution. Today, Libya remains in turmoil politically, as various factions squabble for power in the newly forming government.

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Peter Malcolm
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9781502607997
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Cavendish Square Publishing
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Libya is an ancient country marked by expanses of desert inland and miles of sandy beaches along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Libya was occupied by Rome at the height of iLibyats empire and by Turkey — with the help of the Barbary Pirates—in the sixteenth century. These invaders and others left behind architectural wonders. This book delves into Libya’s colorful history, development, economy, and environment, and its place in the world today.

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Alison Pargeter
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9780300184891, 9780300139327
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Yale University Press
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For a reader unfamiliar with the history of Libya, Muammar Qaddafi might be mistaken for a character in fiction. His eccentric leadership as the nation’s “Brother Leader,” his repressive regime, sponsorship of terrorist violence, unique vision of the state, and relentless hold on power all seem implausibly extreme. This riveting book documents the extraordinary reality of Qaddafi’s rise and 42-year reign. It also explores the tenacious popular uprising that finally defeated him and the possibilities for Libya as the future unfolds.

Alison Pargeter, an author with deep understanding of Libya’s history and people, explains what led up to Qaddafi’s bloodless coup in 1969 and how he proceeded to translate his highly personalized vision into political, economic, and social policy. She discusses his tight-knit networks, the crises he overcame—including sanctions after the Lockerbie bombing in 1988—as well as his astounding maneuverings in the early 2000s to restore tattered relations with the West. Pargeter provides a thoroughly fascinating analysis of the 2011 revolt and uncovers the full details of Qaddafi’s downfall. She concludes by introducing the new power brokers in post-Qaddafi Libya as well as the variety of knotty challenges that now confront them.

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