Description: History of Libya, Hardcover by Oyeniyi, Bukola A., ISBN 1440856060, ISBN-13 9781440856068, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Covers Libyan history from the prehistoric period through the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic/Ottoman periods to Italian colonization, independence, and the 2011 uprising and civil war. Libya experienced its own Arab Spring in February of 2011, ultimately leading to a civil war in which different groups have since been vying for power. How did the events of Libya's past lead to this point? This addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series takes a chronological approach to examining Libyan history. Considering the history of Libya from its earliest times to the present, it features government records, memoirs, and diaries and provides a general overview of the history of Libya as well as a discussion on geography. While not discounting the contributions of traders and invaders to Libya's history, this book, unlike others, identifies and traces the histories of indigenous Libyans, showcasing their achievements while situating them within the broader context of contact with Libya had by groups of people from Europe to the Arabian Peninsula. By demonstrating that Libyans had their own unique history prior to colonization, th works to essentially decolonize Libyan history. Rounding out the chapters are a timeline, glossary, appendix of notable people, and annotated bibliography. Includes a timeline of significant events, providing students with an at-a-glance overview of Libya's history Provides reads with an appendix of Notable People in the History of Syria that has brief biographies of those who have made important contributions to the country's history Presents photos and maps to provide additional context and support the text Offers an annotated bibliography with detailed information on resources for further research
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Book Title: History of Libya
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: History of Libya
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Subject: Africa / North, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, World / African
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 0.7 in
Item Weight: 23.1 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Bukola A. Oyeniyi
Subject Area: Political Science, Social Science, History
Item Length: 9.2 in
Series: The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations Ser.
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover
