The Arab Revolt 1916-18: Lawrence sets Arabia Ablaze
by Murphy, David
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- ISBN 10
- 184603339X
- ISBN 13
- 9781846033391
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About This Item
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 1917 and the northward push of the Arab Army at Gaza, Jerusalem, Megiddo and Damascas. Finally, this book describes how a local Arab rebellion grew to form a major part of Allied operations in the Middle East, as Arab tribesman developed from being troublesome raiders into a force which could oppose brigade-sized Turkish columns by 1918. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Dennis, Peter. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Dr David Murphy was born in Dublin in 1968 and is a graduate of both University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin. He is a contributor to the Dictionary of Irish Biography , and has published two books and numerous articles. His previous publication for Osprey Publishing was Elite 147 Irish Regiments in the World Wars . The author lives in Ireland.
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- Viceroy Books (AU)
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- Title
- The Arab Revolt 1916-18: Lawrence sets Arabia Ablaze
- Author
- Murphy, David
- Illustrator
- Dennis, Peter
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New As New
- ISBN 10
- 184603339X
- ISBN 13
- 9781846033391
- Publisher
- Osprey Pub Co
- Place of Publication
- Uk
- Date Published
- 2008
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- ARAB REVOLT LAWRENCE OF ARABIA WW1 HISTORY
- Bookseller catalogs
- WW1 History;
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