Libya: From Colony to Independence
"An excellent account of Libya's often contentious history: clear, concise, accurate and balanced.  It will be the best general work on the country available for the foreseeable future, very useful to anyone interested in the country, from tourists to students." --Lisa Anderson, James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations, Columbia University"An excellent and concise history of this complex country." --George Joffé, Centre of International Studies, Cambridge University"An outstanding book... the best short history of Libya. St John has made us accustomed to first-rate analyses of Libya; this book is no exception and no students of Libya, from undergraduates to experts, could afford not to have it on their shelves." --Yahia H. Zoubir, Associate Professor of International Studies at Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management, Arizona."Rich in historical detail... containing rare insights into Libyan leader Qadhafi's thinking, particularly on foreign affairs. Indispensable for every serious student of Libya or North Africa." --Michele Dunne, Editor, Arab Reform Bulletin, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace