| Edition |
First Edition. |
| Description |
xii, 577 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Note |
Maps on lining papers. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 543-552) and index. |
| Contents |
Playboys in the holy land -- A very unusual type -- Another and another nice thing -- To the last million -- A despicable mess -- The keepers of secrets -- Treachery -- The battle joined -- The man who would be kingmaker -- Neatly in the void -- A mist of deceits -- An audacious scheme -- Aqaba -- Hubris -- To the flame -- A gathering fury -- Solitary pursuits -- Damascus -- Epilogue: Paris. |
| Summary |
A narrative chronicle of World War I's Arab Revolt explores the pivotal roles of a small group of adventurers and low-level officers who orchestrated a secret effort to control the Middle East, demonstrating how they instigated jihad against British forces, built an elaborate intelligence ring and forged ties to gain valuable oil concessions. |
| Subject |
Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888-1935.
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Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888-1935. |
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Middle East.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey.
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Middle East -- History -- 1914-1923.
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Middle East. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
1914-1923 |
| Subject |
Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Soldiers. |
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Great Britain. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Army -- Biography.
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Great Britain. Army. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9780385532921 |
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038553292X |
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