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

Barr, James

ISBN 10: 0393060403 / ISBN 13: 9780393060409

Editore: W. W. Norton & Company, 2008

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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.

Product Description: 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.

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Titolo: Setting the Desert on Fire: T. E. Lawrence ...
Casa editrice: W. W. Norton & Company
Data di pubblicazione: 2008
Legatura: Hardcover
Condizione: Very Good