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Muammar Gaddafi: The Philosopher Tyrant

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For more than 40 years one man ruled Libya. Muammar Gaddafi. He was no ordinary tyrant. Clever and creative, he designed a handbook to build a new society and woe to anyone who objected to his philosophy in life. From national hero to a hunted recluse, Gaddafi’s ironic transition from freedom fighter to dictator culminated in a horrific defeat. Narrated by Charles Dance. Support the show: https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/hindsight/

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