The Arab Revolt 1916-18: Lawrence sets Arabia ablaze (Campaign) de David Murphy; Illustrator-Peter Dennis - 2008-11-18

Paperback. Very Good.

Osprey Publishing, 2008. Book. Illus. by Peter Dennis. As New. Soft cover. 1st Printing. Wide Large Octavo. Campaign Book No. 202..

Osprey Publishing, 2008-11-18. paperback. Very Good. 7x0x9. Dennis, Peter. Paperback--excellent condition

UK: Osprey Publishing, 2008. Paperback. New. Peter Dennis. New tightly bound softcover in printed wraps. 4to. Clean text free of marks or underlining. Color and b&w photos. Illustrations. Maps. Includes a chronology and an index. 96 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. From the publisher, "The Arab Revolt of 1916-18 was one of the most dramatic events of World War I (1914-1918). It resulted in the birth of the modern Middle East and also created one of the most enduring myths of the war, the story of "Lawrence of Arabia". In fact, it could be argued that the wider importance of the Arab Revolt has been forgotten in the rush to focus on Lawrence myth and that later generations have lost sight of the immense changes that this rebellion represented in Arab affairs. This book examines the revolt without this prejudice, describing and analyzing the background and events of the revolt. Breaking the process into several broad phases, the author examines the initial capture of… Leer más

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 96 pages, CAM202. The Arab Revolt of 1916-18 was one of the most dramatic events of the First World War. It resulted in the birth of the modern Middle East and also created one of the most enduring myths of the war, the story of "Lawrence of Arabia". In fact, it could be argued that the wider importance of the Arab Revolt has been forgotten in the rush to focus on Lawrence myth and that later generations have lost sight of the immense changes that this rebellion represented in Arab affairs.This book examines the revolt without this prejudice, describing and analyzing the background and events of the revolt. Breaking the process into several broad phases, the author examines the initial capture of coastal towns like Jeddah, which secured and this allowed for the re-supply and support of the Arab Army by the Royal Navy. Then, the main focus of the revolt became the Hijaz Railway. The raids on this vital route are described in detail, as is the seizure of Aqaba in… Leer más

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. Paperback. New. 96 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.25 inches.