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Author:

St. John, Ronald Bruce.

Title:

Historical dictionary of Libya / Ronald Bruce St John.

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Publisher:

Rowman & Littlefield,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xlviii, 499 pages : maps ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Libya--History--Dictionaries.
Libya--History--Bibliography.
Libye--Histoire--Bibliographie.
Libya.
Libyen
Libya--History--Dictionaries
Libya--History--Bibliography
Bibliographies.
Dictionaries.
History.
Dictionaries.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-498).

Contents:

Editor's foreword -- Preface -- Reader's note -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Maps -- Chronology -- Introduction -- The dictionary -- Appendix A: Libya fact sheet -- Appendix B: Karamanli Dynasty, 1711-1835 -- Appendix C: Turkish Governors of Libya, 1835-1911 -- Appendix D: Libyan Cabinets, 1952-1969 -- Appendix E: Revolutionary Command Council, January 1970 -- Appendix F: Libyan government, October 2012 -- Appendix G: Proven crude oil reserves, 1967-2012 -- Appendix H: Selected chronology of sanctions against Libya -- Glossary.

Summary:

This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of Libya covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, society, conflicts, and the culture of Libya. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Libya.

Series:

Historical dictionaries of Africa

ISBN:

0810878755
9780810878754

OCLC:

(OCoLC)868150528

LCCN:

2014000651

Locations:

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)