Lawrence and the Arab Revolts: (Men-at-Arms)
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Lawrence and the Arab Revolts: (Men-at-Arms)
Lawrence and the Arab Revolts: (Men-at-Arms)

Lawrence and the Arab Revolts: (Men-at-Arms)

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David Nicolle (Author) Richard Hook (Illustrator)  

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The Great War of 1914-18 is often seen as one major battleground - the Western Front - with numerous 'side-shows'. The other battle zones were not side-shows to those involved, however, although the local inhabitants often fought for motives which remained a closed book to their European allies or foes. David Nicolle relates the story of the Arab revolts, and discusses just how important (or unimportant) was the role of T. E. Lawrence in the affair, in a fascinating text backed by a fine collection of contemporary photographs and eight full page colour plates by Richard Hook. 50 b/w; 8 col
David Nicolle PhD was born in 1944 and was educated at Highgate School. For eight years he worked in the BBC Arabic Service. In 1971 he went 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University. For some years he taught art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. David has written many Osprey titles, including MAA 140 Armies of the Ottoman Turks, MAA 320 Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098, and Campaign 43 Fornovo 1495. Richard Hook is one of the world's greatest military illustrators and has contributed to more than 30 Osprey titles. He is also an authority on the native peoples of North America, a subject for which he has had a life-long passion.
  • Contributor: David Nicolle
  • Imprint: Osprey Publishing
  • ISBN13: 9780850458886
  • Number of Pages: 48
  • Packaged Dimensions: 184x248x5mm
  • Packaged Weight: 174
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Release Date: 1989-03-23
  • Series: Men-at-Arms
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: David Nicolle PhD was born in 1944 and was educated at Highgate School. For eight years he worked in the BBC Arabic Service. In 1971 he went 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University. For some years he taught art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. David has written many Osprey titles, including MAA 140 Armies of the Ottoman Turks, MAA 320 Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098, and Campaign 43 Fornovo 1495. Richard Hook is one of the world's greatest military illustrators and has contributed to more than 30 Osprey titles. He is also an authority on the native peoples of North America, a subject for which he has had a life-long passion.

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