Although part of the Ottoman Empire from the mid-16th century, the country enjoyed autonomous rule from 1711-1835. In 1835, the Ottomans re-instituted direct rule which lasted until 1911 when Italy launched an attack against the Turks.<ref>Brittanica contributors, "Libya-History," in ''Encyclopedia Brittanica'', https://www.britannica.com/place/Libya/History, accessed 7 August 2019.</ref> | Although part of the Ottoman Empire from the mid-16th century, the country enjoyed autonomous rule from 1711-1835. In 1835, the Ottomans re-instituted direct rule which lasted until 1911 when Italy launched an attack against the Turks.<ref>Brittanica contributors, "Libya-History," in ''Encyclopedia Brittanica'', https://www.britannica.com/place/Libya/History, accessed 7 August 2019.</ref> |