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OverviewIt was T. E. Lawrence's classic Seven Pillars of Wisdom that made the Arab Revolt a legend and helped turn the British intelligence officer into the mythical Lawrence of Arabia. But the intrigue behind the revolt and its startling consequences for the present-day Middle East have remained a mystery for nearly one hundred years. James Barr spent four years trawling declassified archives in Europe and crossing the hostile deserts of the Middle East to re-create the revolt as the international drama it really was. A colorful cast of Arab sheiks, British and French soldiers, spies, and diplomats come together in this gripping narrative of political maneuvering, guerrilla warfare, and imperial greed. Setting the Desert on Fire is a masterly account of a key moment in the history of the Middle East, and a portrait of Lawrence himself that is bright, nuanced, and full of fresh insights into the true nature of the master mythmaker. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James BarrPublisher: WW Norton & Co Imprint: WW Norton & Co Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.691kg ISBN: 9780393060409ISBN 10: 0393060403 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 01 February 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Inactive Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJames Barr is the author of Setting the Desert on Fire. During the research for A Line in the Sand he was a Visiting Fellow at St Antony's College, Oxford. He lives in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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