Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: The Tripoli Question
Brief, but informative historical background on the events and influences that lead to the Italian invasion of Tripoli in 1911.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Libya History
This site from Lonely Planet provides an overview of Libyan history from the Roman invasion in the 2nd century to modern day. It includes a section on Italian/Turkish conflict and the struggle for control of the region.