Desert Queen
Janet Wallach
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Desert Queen
Published
1998
Publisher
Ediciones B
Pages
557
ISBN-13
9788440680259
ISBN-10
8440680252
Description
Reared in the comfortable and privileged world of the "eminent Victorians," Gertrude Bell turned her back on convention and sought adventure in Arab lands. Traveling numerous times through the Syrian Desert and, at risk to her life, through the great Arabian desert of the Nejd - the last European to do so before the eruption of World War I - she wrote of her travels in widely acclaimed books. The trust she earned among the Arab sheikhs and chieftains made her indispensable when war broke out; recruited by British intelligence, she played a crucial role in obtaining the loyalty of Arab leaders, and her connections and information provided the brain for T. E. Lawrence's military brawn. To cap off this amazing career, she participated in the postwar peace conferences as a major architect of the modern Middle East, helping to found the state of Iraq and installing its dashing monarch, to whom she was an intimate adviser. In her lifetime, she was known as the most powerful woman in the British Empire.
Subjects
The Desert and the Sown
Persian Pictures
In Search of Kings and Conquerors
Bell of the desert
The Letters (Travel Library)
Tales from the Queen of the Desert
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Desert Queen?
This edition of Desert Queen has approximately 557 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Desert Queen?
For most readers, Desert Queen typically takes between 11h 36m and 7h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 139,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 139,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Desert Queen?
The estimated word count for Desert Queen is approximately 139,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Desert Queen?
Desert Queen was written by Janet Wallach.
When was Desert Queen published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.