Description
| Product ID: | 9781398107786 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | MT |
| Title: | War Lord |
| Subtitle: | Khalifa Haftar and the Future of Libya |
| Authors: | Author: John Oakes |
| Page Count: | 272 |
| Subjects: | True war and combat stories, True war & combat stories, Military history, Military history, Libya |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Field Marshall Khalifa Haftar is the controversial central figure in the fight for control of post-Gaddafi Libya. Haftar appears to have come from nowhere, controlling the Libyan tribes and gaining international support. Is he a rogue commander with terrorist tendencies, or the only hope for a democratic government? A first-ever look at his story. Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar leads an army that controls most of Libya, stands at the gates of Tripoli and is threatening to overthrow the Government of National Accord. Backed by the powerful Libyan tribes, Khalifa Haftar has also won the backing of several international governments who see him as Libya’s last hope of a democratic solution. Others portray him as a dangerous rogue commander with terrorist tendencies.But who is Khalifa Haftar, and how has he become the most powerful leader in Libya? How has this unknown commander raised an army from scratch, controlled the powerful Libyan tribes and gained the support of powerful international players? Is he good for Libya, or a terrorist threat?This book explores the life of Khalifa Haftar against a backdrop of Libyan oppression and war. A charismatic and controversial figure, Haftar provides a lens through which to view decades of Libyan unrest and explore the future of this volatile region. |
| Imprint Name: | Amberley Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Amberley Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-07-15 |