Queen of the Desert, Fergus Mason
Queen of the Desert, Fergus Mason
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Queen of the Desert
A Biography of the Female Lawrence of Arabia, Gertrude Bell

Author: Fergus Mason

Narrator: Jason Sullivan

Unabridged: 3 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/28/2021


Synopsis

★★★ In the shadow of every great man is a greater woman  ★★★T.E. Lawrence is often credited with bringing diplomacy to the Middle East; in the shadows of every great man, you will often find an even greater woman. In Lawrence’s case, that woman’s name was Gertrude Bell.In a time when women didn't go to school, Bell did; in a time when women didn't join the army, Bell secured a job at the Army Intelligence Headquarters in Cairo; she spoke Arabic, Persian, French, and German. She knew the Middle Eastern terrain and culture better than almost any Westerner of her time.In a male-driven world, Bell managed to become one of the greatest policymakers the world has ever known; without her, the Middle East might very well be a much different place, and her influence in the territory gave her the nickname "Queen of the Desert."This biography tells the extraordinary story of one of the most adventurous and fascinating women you will ever encounter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kristi on October 01, 2020

I'm not a huge fan of biographies but some times one will catch my attention. This is one of those that the description caught my attention. A quick read about an inspiring woman who forged ahead and made changes in the Middle East. An interesting read. I received a free copy of this book via Bookspr......more

Goodreads review by Virginia on August 28, 2021

Un audiobook de 3 ore cu prea putine informatii ce ma interesau. Mai degraba se concentreaza pe incapatanarea pe care Gertrude Bell a avut o sa cucereasca varfurile muntoase periculoase , decat pe implicarea ei in sustinerea cauzei arabilor la sfasitul WW1.......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on August 04, 2015

I was fascinated how this woman could have moved within the Arabic world- her travel through the desert in areas where Europeans had little experience and particularly for a woman, traveling, camping and exploring. She was fearless and very strong- both physically and emotionally. It was sad that he......more