Isbn: 9780747585534 - setting the desert on fire: t.e. lawrence and britain's secret war in arabia, 1916-18 (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. _______________ Packs as much punch as one of Lawrence's train-blowing explosives' - Sunday Times Barr's cogent, vividly written book puts Lawrence centre stage but does not lose sight of the uprising's larger historical context' - Financial Times [Barr] introduces fresh materials to give new context to Lawrence and the present difficulties in Iraq' - The Times _______________ The full story behind the desert revolt made famous by T.E. Lawrence in Seven Pillars of Wisdom and the film Lawrence of Arabia It is 1916. The Allies are struggling in the Great War. The Ottoman Sultan calls for a pan-Islamic jihad against all non-Muslims except Germans. But Sharif Husein, ruler of the holy city of Mecca, is smarting under Turkish rule, fomenting Arab nationalism and lobbying the British to support him. It seems to the British a good idea secretly to encourage an Arab revolt. Setting the Desert on Fire is a masterly account of this key moment made legendary by T. E. Lawrence, but here filled with a wide range of characters including the British Prime Minister Lloyd George, whose desire to capture Jerusalem by Christmas' had consequences that reverberate to this day. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780747585534.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780747585534.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Fair. : Sumérgete en la fascinante historia de T.E. Lawrence y la guerra secreta de Gran Bretaña en Arabia durante 1916-1918. Este libro de James Barr revela los entresijos de la revuelta en el desierto, explorando las ambiciones, rivalidades y acciones encubiertas de personajes clave como Ronald Storrs, Sharif Husein y el propio Lawrence. Descubre los secretos y las consecuencias de este momento crucial en la historia del Medio Oriente, con un relato magistral lleno de detalles y perspectivas frescas sobre la leyenda de Lawrence de Arabia. EAN: 9780747585534 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: Setting the Desert on Fire Autor: James Barr Editorial: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Idioma: en Páginas: 384 Formato: tapa blanda Año de publicación: 2007.…

Zustand: New. pp. 384.

Zustand: New. 2007. New edition. Paperback. It is 1916. The Allies are struggling in the Great War. The Ottoman Sultan calls for a pan-Islamic jihad against all non-Muslims except Germans. But Sharif Husein, ruler of the holy city of Mecca, is smarting under Turkish rule, fomenting Arab nationalism and lobbying the British to support him. This book presents an account of this key moment. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBJF1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 340. T.E. Lawrence and Britain's Secret War in Arabia, 1916-18. 384 pages. It is 1916. The Allies are struggling in the Great War. The Ottoman Sultan calls for a pan-Islamic jihad against all non-Muslims except Germans. But Sharif Husein, ruler of the holy city of Mecca, is smarting under Turkish rule, fomenting Arab nationalism and lobbying the British to support him. This book presents an account of this key moment. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBJF1; HBLW. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight: 292. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 384 pages. 7.72x5.04x1.18 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - _______________'Packs as much punch as one of Lawrence's train-blowing explosives' - Sunday Times'Barr's cogent, vividly written book puts Lawrence centre stage but does not lose sight of the uprising's larger historical context' - Financial Times'[Barr] introduces fresh materials to give new context to Lawrence and the present difficulties in Iraq' - The Times_______________The full story behind the desert revolt made famous by T.E. Lawrence in Seven Pillars of Wisdom and the film Lawrence of ArabiaIt is 1916. The Allies are struggling in the Great War. The Ottoman Sultan calls for a pan-Islamic jihad against all non-Muslims except Germans. But Sharif Husein, ruler of the holy city of Mecca, is smarting under Turkish rule, fomenting Arab nationalism and lobbying the British to support him. It seems to the British a good idea secretly to encourage an Arab revolt. Setting the Desert on Fire is a masterly account of this key moment made legendary by T. E. Lawrence, but here filled with a wide range of characters including the British Prime Minister Lloyd George, whose desire to capture 'Jerusalem by Christmas' had consequences that reverberate to this day. …