This book explores the history of a country with an unexpected archaeological wealth. A world of a thousand deserts with strong traditional connotations where modernity is advancing nonetheless. A country full of surprises still to be discovered. The book has a wonderful selection of photographs, accompanied by in-depth texts, that trace the history of Libya, from the Phoenician-Greek domination to that of the Romans, through Italian colonisation to the Gaddafi regime and the recent events that have witnessed the population rise against Gaddafi's forty-year dictatorship. This insurrection has resulted in a military conflict between the forces of the Libyan National Transitional Council, which controls the eastern part of the country, and military units loyal to the regime of Colonel Gaddafi. A journey through the magnificent archaeological heritage, from the prehistoric cave paintings of Acacus to the ancient Greco-Roman remains of enchanting sites such as Leptis Magna, Oea (the old Tripoli), Cyrene and Sabratha. But it is also a stunning photographic reportage of the spectacular endless horizons of the Sahara: the volcanic rocks, the yellow ochre sand, white oases, blue lakes, the evocative alleys of Ghadames and the beautiful palm groves of Ghat. An enthralling book dedicated to both Libya yesterday and that of today for inquisitive and discerning readers, eager to be enchanted by the beautiful images of a country of many faces but also to explore in greater depth its complex history. AUTHOR: Giorgio Galanti is a freelance journalist and contributes to many Italian periodicals and newspapers. He has travelled all over the world and is a specialist on travel themes and locations. SELLING POINTS: ? A book that captures the current international issues. ? A chapter dedicated to the country's history, from ancient times to the most recent events of the Civil War. ? A rich iconographic book CONTENTS: Introduction: From Ancient Times to the 2011 Civil War Medinas and Reinforced Concrete People between the Sea and the Desert Embraced by Sea and Sand Traces of the Past ILLUSTRATIONS: 250 colour photos *
