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Gertrude Bell: Queen Of The Desert, Shaper Of Nations
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A Marvelous Tale Of An Adventurous Life Of Great Historical Importshe Has Been Called The Female Lawrence Of Arabia, Which, While Not Inaccurate, Fails To Give Gertrude Bell Her Due. She Was At One Time The Most Powerful Woman In The British Empire: A Nation Builder, The Driving Force Behind The Creation Of Modernday Iraq. Born In 1868 Into A World Of Privilege, Bell Turned Her Back On Victorian Society, Choosing To Read History At Oxford And Going On To Become An Archaeologist, Spy, Arabist, Linguist, Author (Of Persian Pictures, The Desert And The Sown, And Many Other Collections), Poet, Photographer, And Legendary Mountaineer (She Took Off Her Skirt And Climbed The Alps In Her Underclothes).She Traveled The Globe Several Times, But Her Passion Was The Desert, Where She Traveled With Only Her Guns And Her Servants. Her Vast Knowledge Of The Region Made Her Indispensable To The Cairo Intelligence Office Of The British Government During World War I. She Advised The Viceroy Of India; Then, As An Army Major, She Traveled To The Front Lines In Mesopotamia. There, She Supported The Creation Of An Autonomous Arab Nation For Iraq, Promoting And Manipulating The Election Of King Faisal To The Throne And Helping To Draw The Borders Of The Fledgling State.Gertrude Bell, Vividly Told And Impeccably Researched By Georgina Howell, Is A Richly Compelling Portrait Of A Woman Who Transcended The Restrictions Of Her Class And Times, And In So Doing, Created A Remarkable And Enduring Legacy. Theres Never A Dull Moment In The Peerless Life Of This Trailblazing Character. Kirkus Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations'? A: The book focuses on the life and achievements of Gertrude Bell, highlighting her role as a nation builder and her influence on the creation of modern-day Iraq.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Georgina Howell, who provides a richly detailed portrait of Gertrude Bell.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 29, 2008.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations'? A: The book contains 528 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The item condition is new.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of adventure, historical significance, and the challenges faced by women in the early 20th century.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or photographs included in the book.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers Gertrude Bell's life during the late 19th century and early 20th century, particularly her impact during World War I.
- Q: What are some notable achievements of Gertrude Bell mentioned in the book? A: The book mentions her roles as an archaeologist, spy, Arabist, and her influence in the establishment of an autonomous Arab nation for Iraq.