Gertrude Bell
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable life of Gertrude Bell, one of the most extraordinary women of the early twentieth century — a scholar, archaeologist, mountaineer, spy, and political architect of the modern Middle East. H.V.F. Winstone presents a vivid and meticulously researched portrait of a woman who traversed the deserts of Arabia, mastered multiple languages, and wielded political influence at a time when women were largely excluded from the corridors of power. The narrative uncovers Bell's pivotal role in shaping the borders of Iraq following World War I, illustrating how her intimate knowledge of Arab tribes and culture made her indispensable to British imperial policy. Written with scholarly depth yet a compelling narrative drive, the biography captures both the grandeur of Bell's public achievements and the poignant personal sacrifices that defined her private life. It stands as an essential account of a singular historical figure whose legacy continues to resonate in the geopolitics of the modern world.
Author: H V F Winstone
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Jonathan Cape
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable life of Gertrude Bell, one of the most extraordinary women of the early twentieth century — a scholar, archaeologist, mountaineer, spy, and political architect of the modern Middle East. H.V.F. Winstone presents a vivid and meticulously researched portrait of a woman who traversed the deserts of Arabia, mastered multiple languages, and wielded political influence at a time when women were largely excluded from the corridors of power. The narrative uncovers Bell's pivotal role in shaping the borders of Iraq following World War I, illustrating how her intimate knowledge of Arab tribes and culture made her indispensable to British imperial policy. Written with scholarly depth yet a compelling narrative drive, the biography captures both the grandeur of Bell's public achievements and the poignant personal sacrifices that defined her private life. It stands as an essential account of a singular historical figure whose legacy continues to resonate in the geopolitics of the modern world.