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by Anthony Ham (Author) "Until the second half of the twentieth century, Libya was cursed by its geography, which put it in the path of the invading empires of..." (more)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications (1 Mar 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0864426992
ISBN-13: 978-0864426994
Product Dimensions: 18 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first edition, 15 Sep 2007

By	W.R.Pearse (Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Libya (Lonely Planet Country Guide) (Paperback)

The first edition was rather better. It was better laid out and easier to read. The typeface in the new edition is smaller, the maps are smaller, and my subjective impression is that material on the main sites, Leptis and Sabratha, is less extensive than it was. Frankly it should be rather more extensive! Otherwise it is reasonably up to the standard of most such guides, although I concur with the reviewer who said that it's erroneous in parts.

My first impression was that the author had been 'got at' by the Libyan authorities. I particularly noticed the omission of comments about hotels that would throw you out of your room unless you agreed to buy their foul-tasting evening meals have gone, for instance; or mention of sleepy officials refusing to leave Tripoli and go to Sirt. But after rereading the book, it seemed to me that the cheaper hotels were simply not included any longer, and that the material had changed, rather than degraded.

That said, the volume is still full of useful information, albeit banished to the back! I felt that the organisation of this edition is inferior to the last. What I want to know is whether my mobile phone will work and whether the water is drinkable? I would prefer more meat earlier. Don't we all want to see first how we get there and get around? We'll tolerate a certain amount on "history of this place" but the opening stuff goes on a bit beyond this, I think.

The practical information has been updated, and reflects the situation at present (since my own last visit in 2006). The author rightly criticises the demand for double camera fees if you want to see the amphitheatre at Leptis as well as the main site. (That said, these fees are so small that it really does not matter, and, yes, you really do want to use a video camera at the spectacular amphitheatre).

Libya is somewhere you need to go. It's unspoiled, and will remain so while Gadaffi remains in power. At the same time it is nice, calm, unrushed and with wonderful ancient sites to see. Even if like me you can't face the slightest hint of discomfort, there is one brand-new hotel in Tripoli -- the Corinthia -- which will meet the most exacting standards, so don't let that put you off! You will want a guidebook, and it will have to be this one (I've never seen another for sale!)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent travel guide for Libya, 22 Mar 2004

By	R M Lewis (London) - See all my reviews

I wish there had been such a book when I lived in Libya for 5 years from 1977, and during many business trips since. I really cannot find much to fault in this book. It presets Libya as it is. A great place to visit, providing you don't want a normal package tour and lifes little luxuries. The book clearly spells all this out, and clearly shows how to cope in the 'out of the way' locations (anywhere except Tripoli and Benghazi!).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Travelling Companion!, 26 May 2004

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A country of mysteries and the unknown this book guides you through Libya with a helping hand.

Whether you are there for business or pleasure the Lonely Planet guide gives you an excellent insight into this little known country. The publication provides excellent cultural, social and historical background advice as well as information on the best of Libya's sites and cities. This guide will enable you to get the most out of your trip.

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