Setting the Desert on Fire: T. E. Lawrence and Britain's Secret War in Arabia, 1916-1918 - Rilegato

Barr, James

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0393060403 ISBN 13: 9780393060409

Casa editrice: W W Norton & Co Inc, 2008

Riassunto

An evaluation of the role played by Lawrence of Arabia in shaping the modern Middle East draws on extensive research to trace the political maneuvers, guerrilla warfare, and transformation of a mythical British intelligence officer in sparking a revolt with international consequences. 20,000 first printing.

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An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.382 pages; Physical desc. : xm 382 p. : ill. , maps ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subject: World War, 1914-1918 --Campaigns --Arab countries --History --Arab Revolt, 1916-1918 --Middle East - Politics and government - 1914-1945. Summary: T. E. Lawrence's classic Seven Pillars of Wisdom made the Arab revolt a legend and helped turn him into the mythical Lawrence of Arabia. Setting the Desert on Fire is both a masterly account of the intrigue behind the revolt and its startling consequences for the present-day Middle East and a portrait of Lawrence that brings fresh insight to the true nature of the master mythmaker.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0393060403
• ISBN 13: 9780393060409
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 382
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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