'Lawrence of Arabia' became world-famous during the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. However, his achievements would have been impossible without the efforts of an unsung band of fellow officers and spies. Their compelling and forgotten stories provide a few perspective on Lawrence and the renowned WWI campaign.
'Lawrence of Arabia' became world-famous during the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. However, his achievements would have been impossible without the efforts of an unsung band of fellow officers and spies. Their compelling and forgotten stories provide a few perspective on Lawrence and the renowned WWI campaign.
Philip Walker is a retired archaeologist and historian who spent many years as an Inspector of Ancient Monuments with English Heritage. He has travelled in Libya, Palestine (West Bank), Morocco, Xinjiang (the Muslim far west of China) and other parts of Central Asia. He has a particular interest in the relationship between British intelligence and the Arab Revolt, 1916-18.
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List of Maps A Note on the Text Preface 1 'Anything Could Happen in Such a Place' 2 'A Town that Hung Heavy on the Soul' 3 'A Vast Pan-Islamic Conspiracy' 4 Sharing a Cabin With Lawrence 5 Just Go On Sticking It 6 Camels and Secrets 7 Combat and Confusion 8 Sabotage, Golf, and Betrayal 9 Aqaba, the Arab Legion, and Jam Roly-Poly 10 Hopes and Fears 11 Great Escapes 12 'Someone You Once Knew and a King' 13 Blood Brother of the Bedouin 14 Alarms and Excursions 15 Aqaba Calling 16 Fairy Godmothers to the Arab Revolt 17 'Use Great Caution': The Curious Case of Agent Maurice 18 Endgame 19 Aftermath Epilogue Acknowledgements Endnotes Bibliography Index
List of Maps A Note on the Text Preface 1 'Anything Could Happen in Such a Place' 2 'A Town that Hung Heavy on the Soul' 3 'A Vast Pan-Islamic Conspiracy' 4 Sharing a Cabin With Lawrence 5 Just Go On Sticking It 6 Camels and Secrets 7 Combat and Confusion 8 Sabotage, Golf, and Betrayal 9 Aqaba, the Arab Legion, and Jam Roly-Poly 10 Hopes and Fears 11 Great Escapes 12 'Someone You Once Knew and a King' 13 Blood Brother of the Bedouin 14 Alarms and Excursions 15 Aqaba Calling 16 Fairy Godmothers to the Arab Revolt 17 'Use Great Caution': The Curious Case of Agent Maurice 18 Endgame 19 Aftermath Epilogue Acknowledgements Endnotes Bibliography Index
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