Bell's Syria illuminates a region that continues to preoccupy us today as well as portraying the unique life of a remarkable, still-controversial and ultimately tragic woman. In the winter of 1906, she undertook an often dangerous journey through Greater Syria - Damascus, Jerusalem, Beirut, Antioch and Alexandretta - and her portrait of the landscapes, people and customs of a part of the world that very few had explored at the time is now a classic of travel writing. Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary. Her knowledge of the Arab world was forged through decades of travel and the relationships she built across Arabia with tribal leaders and kings, who referred to her as Umm al Mu'mineen, or Mother of the Faithful. Gertrude Bell - The Desert and the Sown - 9780486468761 - KKD0007580. Lawrence, she was a significant force behind the Arab Revolt and was responsible for creating the boundaries of the modern state of Iraq, as well as installing the Hashemite dynasty, with Faisal I as king, in Iraq and Transjordan. dc.contributor.other: State Centrak Library, Hyd. Bell’s Syria illuminates a region that continues to preoccupy us today as well as portraying the unique life of a remarkable, still-controversial and ultimately tragic woman.'You may rely upon one thing - I'll never engage in creating kings again it's too great a strain.'Gertrude Bell - traveller, scholar, archaeologist, spy - was one of the most powerful figures in the Middle East in the 20th century. Publication date 1907 Topics State Collection digitallibraryindia JaiGyan Language English Book Source: Digital Library of India Item 2015.165953 dc.thor: Gertrude. In the winter of 1906, she undertook an often-dangerous journey through Greater Syria - Damascus, Jerusalem, Beirut, Antioch and Alexandretta - and her portrait of the landscapes, people and customs of a part of the world that very few had explored at the time is now a classic of travel writing. Her knowledge of the Arab world was forged through decades of travel and the relationships she built across Arabia with tribal leaders and kings, who referred to her as Umm al Mu'mineen, or Mother of the Faithful. The Desert and the Sown by Gertrude Lowthian Bell 5.0 Paperback 43. Gertrude Bell - traveller, scholar, archaeologist, spy - was one of the most powerful figures in the Middle East in the 20th century. The Desert and the Sown Gertrude Bell (Author) Paperback 17.00 15.30 Ebook (PDF) 13.60 Ebook (Epub & Mobi) 15.30 Quantity In stock 15.30 RRP 17.00 Website price saving 1. ‘You may rely upon one thing - I’ll never engage in creating kings again it’s too great a strain.’

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