The one-time fiery orator with a rebellious streak has indeed mellowed with age.
By opting for acceptance back into the international community, Gaddafi has officially discarded a lifetime of work in his quest for Arab unity as well as revolutionary change around the globe.
Gaddafi, the son of a Bedouin, came to power in 1969 after ousting King Idris in a military coup, installing himself as an absolute ruler with sweeping powers.
His
