Draws upon interviews with senior American and Libyan officials as well as rebels and loyalists to offer a glimpse into the unraveling of the Qaddafi regime over several decades.

Includes maps of: [Libya].

Libya's lot -- Threats and adaptations -- The price is right -- The Americans return -- The great makeover -- Unfinished business -- Cracks apparent -- On the eve of revolution -- Benghazi: the first five days -- The debate over intervention -- Stalemate looms -- The end and a beginning -- Assessment -- Towards the precipice -- Escaping the past.