Gaddafi and The Green Book (World Revolutionary Leaders)

Muammar al-Gaddafi was one of the most controversial leaders of the twentieth century. Rising from a remote desert town to seize power in 1969, he promised liberation, equality, and a bold alternative to both capitalism and communism. At the heart of his vision stood The Green Book, his manifesto for a "Third Universal Theory."

This volume brings together The Green Book itself with a critical review of Gaddafi's life, political philosophy, and rule. It examines:

• How Gaddafi transformed Libya...