“Among the handful of British diplomats and military men aware of their government's secret policy in the Middle East-that the Arabs were being encouraged to fight and die on the strength of promises that had already been traded away-were many who regarded that policy as utterly shameful, an affront to British dignity.”
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Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East
This book delves into the life and actions of T.E. Lawrence, a British military officer, during the pivotal period of the Arab Revolt. It examines the political and military strategies employed, the complexities of imperial power dynamics, and the impact of these events on the formation of the modern Middle East. more
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Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson, born in 1959, is an American novelist known for his historical fiction, which combines rich imagination with profound insight. His notable works include 'The Land of the Midnight Sun' and 'Marco Polo'. more
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