A History of Modern Libya

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Libya has emerged from decades of political isolation following Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi's revolution in 1969. Dirk Vandewalle, one of the few Western scholars to have visited Libya during this period, provides a clear and comprehensive account of the country's history, addressing common misconceptions about its current state. The narrative begins in the 1900s, illustrating Libya's desert landscape and the influential figures in its development. Vandewalle explores Libya's Italian colonial period (1911-1943) and the monarchy from 1951 to 1969, before delving into Qadhafi's regime and its economic, political, and ideological impacts. He concludes with a discussion of recent events that have reintegrated Libya into the international community. This work serves as the first thorough history of Libya in the last twenty years, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and those engaging with the region. Diederik Vandewalle, an Associate Professor of Government at Dartmouth College and former chair of its Asian and Middle Eastern Studies program, specializes in the political economy of North Africa and strategies for political and economic liberalization. He has authored several works on Libya and received numerous research grants and awards, including a Fulbright.