Historical Dictionary of Libya

Historical Dictionary of Libya

by Ronald Bruce St John
Historical Dictionary of Libya

Historical Dictionary of Libya

by Ronald Bruce St John

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Overview

Of all the states of the Middle East and North Africa, Libya has long been the country about which the least is known. It is only in recent times that scholars and the general public alike have begun to appreciate the complexity of Libya's turbulent history including the recent February 17th Revolution in 2011 when protests broke out throughout Libya, demanding better living conditions and more job opportunities. When the Qaddafi regime responded with force, killing scores of unarmed civilians, the protesters called for regime change. In what came to be known as the February 17th Revolution, the Qaddafi regime was overthrown and Qaddafi was killed in October 2011. In July 2012, the Libyan people elected a General National Congress charged with overseeing the drafting of a new constitution and the election of a national government.

This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of Libya covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, society, conflicts, and the culture of Libya. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Libya.



Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780810878761
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 06/04/2014
Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 550
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Ronald Bruce St John is an independent scholar specializing in the political economies of developing states. He has published well over 300 books and articles on North Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, including nine books on Libya. He has served on the International Advisory Board of the Journal of Libyan Studies and The Atlantic Council Working Group on Libya.

Table of Contents

Editor's Foreword Preface Reader’s Note Acronyms and Abbreviations Maps Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Appendix A Libya Fact Sheet Appendix B Karamanli Dynasty, 1711-1835 Appendix C Turkish Governors of Libya, 1835-1911 Appendix D Libyan Cabinets, 1952-1969 Appendix E Revolutionary Command Council, January 1970 Appendix F Libyan Government, October 2012 Appendix G Government of National Accord, January 2016 Appendix H Government of National Unity, March 2021 Appendix I Proven Crude Oil Reserves, 1967-2020 Appendix J Selected Chronology of Sanctions against Libya Glossary Bibliography About the Author
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