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A Woman in Arabia: The Writings of the Queen of the Desert
Gertrude Bell
A Woman in Arabia: The Writings of the Queen of the Desert
Gertrude Bell
During World War I, Georgina Howell worked her way up from spy to army major to become one of the most powerful woman in the British Empire. After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, she was instrumental in drawing the borders that define the region today, including creating an independent Iraq. This book deals with her life and work.
368 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | September 24, 2015 |
ISBN13 | 9780143107378 |
Publishers | Penguin Books Ltd |
Pages | 368 |
Dimensions | 135 × 197 × 14 mm · 234 g |
Language | English |
Contributor | Georgina Howell |