Ithaca Press, Date: 1998-12-31. Hardcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Corner bumped. Faint foxing to edge. Clean, unmarked pages. <br> "This study looks at the remarkable story of British Arabists from 1900 to the new millennium. Lawrence of Arabia is examined and so is Abdullah Philby (the father of the spy Kim), and the lady who knew them both well, Gertrude Bell. Women Arabists appear at many stages of the story as do an extraordinary range of characters, from diplomats and archaeologists to journalists and explorers. 1998. Ithaca Press ISBN 0863722881 9780863722882 [US]

ISBN10: 0863722881, ISBN13: 9780863722882, [publisher: Ithaca Press] Hardcover Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Corner bumped. Faint foxing to edge. Clean, unmarked pages. "This study looks at the remarkable story of British Arabists from 1900 to the new millennium. Lawrence of Arabia is examined and so is Abdullah Philby (the father of the spy Kim), and the lady who knew them both well, Gertrude Bell. Women Arabists appear at many stages of the story as do an extraordinary range of characters, from diplomats and archaeologists to journalists and explorers."
[Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

Ithaca Press, Date: 1999-01-01. Hardcover. Like New. 1999. Ithaca Press ISBN 0863722881 9780863722882 [US]

Ithaca Press 2002 1st edition HARDCOVER Near Fine in Very Good+ jacket Signed by McLoughlin. 288pp, octavo hardcover in dj. boards clean, tight binding, interior clean. DJ covers faded along spine yet clean, no tears, in mylar cover. signed by author.

ISBN10: 0863722881, ISBN13: 9780863722882, [publisher: Ithaca Press (2002), Reading [UK]] Hardcover 24x16cm, x,288 pp. Contents: British Arabists in the third millennium -- British Arabism in 1900 -- Prelude to war: Enter Lawrence of Arabia . and oil -- World War I: The Arab Bureau and other trendsetters -- Britain's moment in the Middle East -- 1939-1945: Fortunes of war -- 1945-1960: Britain looks East--again -- 1960-1975: From Hayter to OPEC -- 1975-1990: Arabic on the world stage -- The 1990s: Arabists go to war--again -- British university Arabism at the Millennium -- Envoi: Reflections of an Arabist. ["This book appears at a time when the United Kingdom is heavily involved in the first war of the twenty-first century, a war of the most direct concern to all Arabs and Muslims." "Presently, no country on earth can match the United Kingdom for the concentration of Arab-world expertise and for opportunities to study the Arabs and the Arabic language. How did this come about?" "This study looks at the remarkable story of British Arabists from 1900 to the new millennium. Lawrence of Arabia is examined and so is Abdullah Philby (the father of the spy Kim), and the lady who knew them both well, Getrude Bell.Women Arabists appear at many stages of the story as do an extraordinary range of characters, from diplomats and archaeologists to journalists and explorers." "After examining the roles of British Arabists throughout the centur ...
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ISBN10: 0863722881, ISBN13: 9780863722882, [publisher: -] Hardcover In a Sea of Knowledge: British Arabists in the 20th Century This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

Ithaca Press 1999 hardcover Good Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

ISBN10: 0863722881, ISBN13: 9780863722882, [publisher: Ithaca Press] Hardcover Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 1.45
[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]