Since Qaddafi's ousting in 2011 Libya has been beset by instability & conflict To understand the tumultuous state of the country today one must look to its past With great clarity & precision renowned regional expert Ronald Bruce St John examines Libya's long struggle to establish its political & economic identity amidst the interference of external actors keen to exploit the country's strategic importance This authoritative history spans the time of the early Phoenician & Greek settlements colonization by Mussolini's Italy Qaddafi's four decades of rule & in this updated edition the internal rivalries that have dominated the country in the aftermath of the Arab Spring Essential reading for those seeking a greater understanding of this complex North African state Libya From Colony to Revolution is an insightful history rich in detail & analysis