Leaving the “Fourth Shore”: The effect of Italian farmers’ expulsions from post-colonial Libya, 1930-2005

Key Points

• The expulsions led to significant socio-economic disruption in Libya and Italy, affecting both communities.
• Cultural heritage shifts resulted from the displacement, impacting local identity and agricultural practices.
• Analysis focuses on the interplay of migration patterns and economic changes over 75 years.
• Historical context highlights the ongoing implications of colonial legacies in contemporary society.