Lawrence in Arabia : war, deceit, imperial folly and the making of the modern Middle East /

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...

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Main Author:	Anderson, Scott, 1959-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Doubleday, [2013]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Lawrence, T. E. > (Thomas Edward), > 1888-1935. World War, 1914-1918 > Campaigns > Middle East. World War, 1914-1918 > Campaigns > Turkey. Middle East > History > 1914-1923. Soldiers > Great Britain > Biography. Great Britain. > Army > Biography.

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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.
Item Description:	Maps on lining papers.
Physical Description:	xii, 577 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9780385532921 (hbk.) 038553292X (hbk.)