Liberating Libya
British Diplomacy and War in the Desert
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
5 December 2021
Summary
“Free Libya!” was the chant heard throughout Libya during the Arab Spring revolution that ended with the death of Colonel Gadaffi in October 2011. This book tells the story of British involvement in Libya since the first treaty signed with the rulers in Tripoli in January 1692.
The book is divided into four eras:
- Era 1: Up to the Italian invasion in 1911.
- Era 2: The First World War and Italian pacification.
- Era …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781636240824 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1636240828 |
| Author: | Rupert Wieloch |
| Publisher: | Casemate Publishers |
| Imprint: | Casemate Publishers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 5 December 2021 |
| Weight: | 572g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 228mm |
Critics Review
”…an extraordinarily informed and informative study…”
Rupert Wieloch’s work is an engaging romp through two millennia of Libyan history with extra emphasis placed on recent kinetic engagements. The book is a highly welcome addition to the tragically sparse literature about Libya. * Jason Pack, president of Libya-Analysis LLC, author of Libya and the Global Enduring Disorder 09/09/2021 *
Rupert Wieloch
Rupert Wieloch was appointed as the Senior British Military Commander before Gadaffi was captured and killed. He had privileged access to the new Libyan government and drafted the first Defence White Paper for the Libyan Chief of Defence in 2012. He was the first foreign representative to visit Tobruk after the revolution, establishing the basis for a multi-million pound international contract to refurbish the airport and military base at El Adem. He led the immediate response after the Islamic attack on the British war graves in Benghazi and was present at the Battle of Bani Walid, known as the start of the second civil war. His previous books are Belfast to Benghazi and Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners, which was long-listed for the 2020 Wolfson History Prize.
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