Lawrence in Arabia

war deceit imperial folly and the making of the modern Middle East

Lawrence in Arabia

war deceit imperial folly and the making of the modern Middle East
Scott Anderson
Book - 2013

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.

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Main Author: Anderson, Scott, 1959-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Doubleday, [2013]
Edition:First edition.
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War deceit imperial folly and the making of the modern middle east
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