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1 online resource (xxii, 314 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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nat British Columbians |
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gdr Women |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
At the height of her career, Bell journeyed into the heart of the Middle East retracing the steps of the ancient rulers who left tangible markers of their presence in the form of castles, palaces, mosques, tombs and temples. Among the many sites she visited were Ephesus, Binbirkilise and Carchemish in modern-day Turkey, as well as Ukhaidir, Babylon and Najaf within the borders of modern Iraq. Lisa Cooper here explores Bell's achievements, emphasizing the tenacious, inquisitive side of her extraordinary personality, the breadth of her knowledge and her overall contribution to the archaeology of the Middle East. Featuring many of Bell's own photographs, this is a unique portrait of a remarkable life. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-306) and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Author bio; Endorsement; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface and Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Early Life and First Steps in Archaeology; 2. Euphrates Journey; 3. Ukhaidir -- Desert Splendour; 4. Encounters in the Heart of Mesopotamia; 5. Further Travels and Archaeological Research, 1910 -- 14; 6. Mesopotamia and Iraq -- Past and Present Entwined; Notes; Bibliography; Index; Back cover; Untitled. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Knowledge and learning -- Archaeology.
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Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926. |
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Archaeology. |
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Archaeology -- Middle East -- History -- 20th century.
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Middle East. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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1900-1999 |
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Electronic books -- Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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History.
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Biographies.
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Gertrude Bell and the archaeology of the Middle East |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Cooper, Lisa, 1963- In search of kings and conquerors. London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2016 1848854986 (OCoLC)944077796 |
| ISBN |
9780857728050 (electronic book) |
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0857728059 (electronic book) |
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1848854986 |
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9781848854987 |
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