Discussion: Daughter of the Desert: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell

Author: Georgina Howell

Description: "Daughter of the Desert" is a biography of Gertrude Bell, an influential British explorer, archaeologist, and political officer in the early 20th century. Georgina Howell highlights Bell's remarkable achievements in a male-dominated world, including her involvement in the creation of modern Iraq. Bell’s deep knowledge of Arab culture, her role in shaping British foreign policy, and her close ties with figures like T.E. Lawrence make her a compelling and complex historical figure.

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