Setting the Desert on Fire: T. E. Lawrence and Britain's Secret War in Arabia, 1916-1918
Barr, James
ISBN 10: 0393060403 ISBN 13: 9780393060409
Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 2008
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An evaluation of the role played by Lawrence of Arabia in shaping the modern Middle East draws on extensive research to trace the political maneuvers, guerrilla warfare, and transformation of a mythical British intelligence officer in sparking a revolt with international consequences. 20,000 first printing.
Review: 'Packs as much punch as one of Lawrence's train-blowing explosives' Sunday Times 'Barr puts the story of the Arab revolt and Lawrence's heroics in a wider context. This broad canvas takes in two extraordinary years of war and scores of significant characters ... Barr has been diligent in his research' Sunday Times 'Barr's cogent, vividly written book puts Lawrence centre stage but does not lose sight of the uprising's larger historical context' Financial Times '[Barr] introduces fresh materials to give new context to Lawrence and the present difficulties in Iraq' The Times
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Setting the Desert on Fire: T. E. Lawrence ...
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good