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Cooper, Lisa, 1963-

In search of kings and conquerors : Gertrude Bell and the archaeology of the Middle East / Gertrude Bell and the archaeology of the Middle East Lisa Cooper. - xxii, 314 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-306) and index.

Early life and first steps in archaeology -- Euphrates journey -- Ukhaidir : desert splendour -- Encounters in the heart of Mesopotamia -- Further travels and archaeological research, 1910-14 -- Mesopotamia and Iraq : past and present entwined.

At the height of her career, Bell journeyed into the heart of the Middle East retracing the steps of the ancient rulers who left tangible markers of their presence in the form of castles, palaces, mosques, tombs and temples. Among the many sites she visited were Ephesus, Binbirkilise and Carchemish in modern-day Turkey, as well as Ukhaidir, Babylon and Najaf within the borders of modern Iraq. Lisa Cooper here explores Bell's achievements, emphasizing the tenacious, inquisitive side of her extraordinary personality, the breadth of her knowledge and her overall contribution to the archaeology of the Middle East. Featuring many of Bell's own photographs, this is a unique portrait of a remarkable life.

ISBN: 1848854986 9781848854987

Subjects--Personal Names:
Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 --Knowledge--Archaeology.
Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926.

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
1900-1999

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Archaeology--History--Middle East--20th century.
Archaeology.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Middle East.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies
Biographies.
History.

LC Class. No.: CC101.M628 / C66 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 956.02092