{"product_id":"libya-9780300139327","title":"Libya","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire story of Qaddafi's corrupt and repressive regime, the details of its downfall, and what Libya's future may hold in store\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In this timely reflection on one of recent history’s most outlandish demagogues, Pargeter follows Qaddafi as he seized power through a 1969 military coup, rebelling against the Western-backed king and his paternalistic system. . . . Her informed analysis contextualizes the long-fermenting stew of oppression and anger that was to finally erupt in civil war, and addresses the challenges the National Transitional Council faces as it struggles to rebuild a nation.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e * Publishers Weekly  *\u003cbr\u003e“Her account is well-researched and draws upon direct observation. She keeps the story moving and asks the right questions: how did Gaddafi remain in power for so long, why did his end come as it did, and can Libya now be turned into a functioning state?”—Nicholas Hagger, \u003ci\u003eEuropean Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e -- Nicholas Hagger * European Quarterly *","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864329302359,"sku":"9780300139327","price":33.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780300139327.jpg?v=1722271440","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/libya-9780300139327","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}