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War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East

by Anderson, Scott

Book - 2013

During WWI, The Arab revolt against the Turks is what Lawrence and others were involved in. Western powers saw that the Ottoman Empire was weakening and t...Show more During WWI, The Arab revolt against the Turks is what Lawrence and others were involved in. Western powers saw that the Ottoman Empire was weakening and they all sought to gain influence and control. This is an engaging look at how Germany, France, Great Britain and the United States all had a hand in setting the stage for today's Middle East. Show less

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The Fall of the Ottomans

The Great War in the Middle East

by Rogan, Eugene L.

Book - 2015

The Ottoman Empire had been losing influence and territory in the years before WWI. The start of the war set in motion events that spelled the end of the ...Show more The Ottoman Empire had been losing influence and territory in the years before WWI. The start of the war set in motion events that spelled the end of the Empire. The fighting in Europe was mostly static trench warfare, in contrast the Middle East had decisive battles and many fronts. This book will give you a good understanding of what happened and why it did. Show less

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The Ottoman Endgame

War, Revolution, and the Making of the Modern Middle East, 1908-1923

by McMeekin, Sean

Book - 2015

This book tells the story of the end of the Ottoman Empire from an Ottoman perspective. Drawing on materials from Ottoman and Russian archives, it covers ...Show more This book tells the story of the end of the Ottoman Empire from an Ottoman perspective. Drawing on materials from Ottoman and Russian archives, it covers the events leading up to WWI, and then Gallipoli, Lawrence of Arabia and more. This is a good book if you want to dig deeper into Ottoman history. Show less

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A Line in the Sand

The Anglo-French Struggle for the Middle East, 1914-1948

by Barr, James

Book - 2012

In the middle of WWI British and French diplomats came up with a secret plan. The Sykes-Picot agreement divided up the Middle East between Britain and Fr...Show more In the middle of WWI British and French diplomats came up with a secret plan. The Sykes-Picot agreement divided up the Middle East between Britain and France while betraying their Arab allies. Both countries also maneuvered against each other to gain the upper hand in the Middle East. Show less

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Hero

The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia

by Korda, Michael

Book - 2010

This is a detailed and gripping biography of Lawrence of Arabia. It covers his daring and courageous deeds in war. He was very influential in shaping even...Show more This is a detailed and gripping biography of Lawrence of Arabia. It covers his daring and courageous deeds in war. He was very influential in shaping events in the Middle East. He was also shy and avoided honors. This is a complete and up to date look at a 20th century hero. Show less

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Lawrence of Arabia

Blu-ray Disc - 2012

This 1962 epic film starring Peter O’Toole as T.E. Lawrence tells the story as only Hollywood can, so reward yourself for all of your other research into ...Show more This 1962 epic film starring Peter O’Toole as T.E. Lawrence tells the story as only Hollywood can, so reward yourself for all of your other research into WWI and the Middle East and sit back and enjoy four wonderful hours. Shot in 70mm it deserves to be seen in Blu Ray on the biggest screen available. It is also available on DVD. Show less

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Gertrude Bell

Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations

by Howell, Georgina

Book - 2007

Calling her the female Lawrence of Arabia is not inaccurate, but fails to give Gertrude Bell her due. She is responsible for the creation of modern Iraq. This is a look at her amazing life. Calling her the female Lawrence of Arabia is not inaccurate, but fails to give Gertrude Bell her due. She is responsible for the creation of modern Iraq. This is a look at her amazing life. Show less

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Desert Queen

The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell, Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia

by Wallach, Janet

Book - 2005

Gertrude Bell had a great influence on the shaping of the Arab world as the Ottoman Empire crumbled. She was considered to be the most powerful woman in the British Empire. This book examines her life and influence. Gertrude Bell had a great influence on the shaping of the Arab world as the Ottoman Empire crumbled. She was considered to be the most powerful woman in the British Empire. This book examines her life and influence. Show less

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A Woman in Arabia

The Writings of the Queen of the Desert

by Bell, Gertrude Lowthian

Book - 2015

Gertrude Bell turned her back on Victorian society and choose to travel the world. She became a champion of the Arab cause. Her story is told here through her letters and books giving fresh insight into her life. Gertrude Bell turned her back on Victorian society and choose to travel the world. She became a champion of the Arab cause. Her story is told here through her letters and books giving fresh insight into her life. Show less

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