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Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia

Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia

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Turning away from the privileged world of the "Eminent Victorians," Gertrude Bell (1868—1926) explored, mapped, and excavated the world of the Arabs. Recruited by British intelligence during World War I, she played a crucial role in obtaining the loyalty of Arab leaders, and her connections and information provided the brains to match T. E. Lawrence's brawn. After the war, she played a major role in creating the modern Middle East and was, at the time, considered the most powerful woman in the British Empire. In this masterful biography, Janet Wallach shows us the woman behind these achievements—a woman whose passion and defiant independence were at odds with the confined and custom-bound England she left behind. Too long eclipsed by Lawrence, Gertrude Bell emerges at last in her own right as a vital player on the stage of modern history, and as a woman whose life was both a heartbreaking story and a grand adventure.

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ISBN13: 9781400096190
ISBN10: 1400096197
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication Year: 2005
Format: Paperback

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    Pioneering woman's adventurous life shaping the Middle East.

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    If you're fascinated by remarkable women who shaped history, this biography of Gertrude Bell is a compelling read. It captures her daring exploits and complex personality, revealing how her passion and intelligence carved a significant legacy in the Middle East. You'll find yourself inspired by her bold independence and the pivotal roles she played in an era of great change.

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