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DESERT QUEEN : The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia
DESERT QUEEN The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell Adventurer Adviser to Kings Ally of Lawrence of Arabia
Author: Janet Wallach
Turning away from the privileged world of the "eminent Victorians," Gertrude Bell (1868—1926) explored, mapped, and excavated the world of the Arabs. Recruited by British intelligence during World War I, she played a crucial role in obtaining the loyalty of Arab leaders, and her connections and information provided the brains to match T. E...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781400096190
ISBN-10: 1400096197
Publication Date: 7/12/2005
Pages: 464
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Book Type: Paperback
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