In search of kings and conquerors
/ Lisa Cooper
In search of kings and conquerors
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/ Lisa CooperEdition 1
978-1-84885-498-7
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Cooper, Lisa, 1963-، نویسندهTitle and Author
In search of kings and conquerors / / Lisa CooperPublication Details
لندن : : I.B. Tauris، 2016مPhysical Description
xxii, 314p.؛ ; 23 cm.؛ : ill..Subject
Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926Archaeology
Middle East
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20th century
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Abstract: The extraordinary life of Gertrude Bell was marked by myriad achievements. Although best known for her desert travels and her part in the creation of the modern state of Iraq, she also made a significant contribution to the field of archaeology. This book explores Bell's achievements, emphasizing the tenacious, inquisitive side of her personality.
Chapter 1: Gertrude Bell: A brief sketch.- Chapter 2: First forays into archaeology.- Chapter 3: Euphrates journey.- Chapter 4: Ukhaidir: desert splendour.- Chapter 5: Encounters in the heart of Mesopotamia.- Chapter 6: Bridging past and present: Gertrude Bell and the new Iraq.
Abstract: The extraordinary life of Gertrude Bell was marked by myriad achievements. Although best known for her desert travels and her part in the creation of the modern state of Iraq, she also made a significant contribution to the field of archaeology. This book explores Bell's achievements, emphasizing the tenacious, inquisitive side of her personality.
Chapter 1: Gertrude Bell: A brief sketch.- Chapter 2: First forays into archaeology.- Chapter 3: Euphrates journey.- Chapter 4: Ukhaidir: desert splendour.- Chapter 5: Encounters in the heart of Mesopotamia.- Chapter 6: Bridging past and present: Gertrude Bell and the new Iraq.
