Libya by Ronald Bruce St.John

Incorporates a chronology of Libyan history, ten maps, and three line- drawings.

Contains an extensive and helpful guide to the most important literature available on Libya.

St John skillfully navigates Libya’s history, detailing the struggles the state has had in establishing its political and economic identity. From the early Greek settlements in the fifth century BC to the infamous Lockerbie bombing, this study is a thoughtful and enlightening introduction to the land which bridges Africa and the Middle East, and which though reviled by the West for decades as a hostile regime, is starting to seek a political Détente.

About the Author
Ronald Bruce St John is an independent scholar and consultant for Associated Press, National Geographic, New York Times, ABC’s 20-20, Department of State, National Intelligence Council and Fortune 500 Companies. An analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus, he has served on the International Advisory Board of the Journal of Libyan Studies and The Atlantic Council Working Group on Libya, and has published a large number of books, articles and reviews on Andean America, North Africa & the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.