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Just finished chapter 15 which covers Bell’s travels in 1914 & 1915. The Middle East is embroiled in a complex web of political maneuvering involving Britain, France, Turkey, Germany and even India. Bell plays a very critical role in not only providing information gleaned from her travels but also brokering renewed communication amongst British, French and the Turks
— Feb 08, 2026 08:12AM
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Jim K
is on page 66 of 664
Reading such fine detail about this amazing woman I find it hard to understand how her life was eclipsed by that of T E Lawrence, popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia. Perhaps something to do with her being a woman.
— Jan 25, 2026 07:36AM
