Enemy on the Euphrates: The British Occupation of Iraq and the Great Arab Revolt 1914-1921 (Hardback)
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Enemy on the Euphrates: The British Occupation of Iraq and the Great Arab Revolt 1914-1921 (Hardback) (2014)
EN HC NWISBN: 9780863567629 bzw. 0863567622, in Englisch, SAQI BOOKS, United Kingdom, gebundenes Buch, neu.
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Language: English . Brand New Book. Between July 1920 and February 1921, in the territory known as Mesopotamia - now the modern state of Iraq - an Arab uprising came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire. A huge peasant army led by Shi i clerics, Baghdad notables, disaffected sheikhs and former Ottoman army officers surrounded and besieged British garrisons with sand-bagged entrenchments; British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed; and well-armed British gunboats were sunk or captured. The quest for oil was central to Britain s Middle East policy during the First World War and was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at one stage of the conflict, the British were very nearly driven out. Only a massive infusion of Indian troops and the widespread use of aircraft prevented a total rout. Enemy on the Euphrates is the definitive history of the first British occupation of Iraq and the revolt against it in 1920 - the most serious armed uprising against British rule in the twentieth century. Using a wealth of primary sources, Ian Rutledge brings central players such as Winston Churchill, Arnold Wilson, T.E. Lawrence, Gertrude Bell and Sir Mark Sykes vividly to life in this gripping account.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, The Book Depository [54837791], London, United Kingdom.
Language: English . Brand New Book. Between July 1920 and February 1921, in the territory known as Mesopotamia - now the modern state of Iraq - an Arab uprising came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire. A huge peasant army led by Shi i clerics, Baghdad notables, disaffected sheikhs and former Ottoman army officers surrounded and besieged British garrisons with sand-bagged entrenchments; British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed; and well-armed British gunboats were sunk or captured. The quest for oil was central to Britain s Middle East policy during the First World War and was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at one stage of the conflict, the British were very nearly driven out. Only a massive infusion of Indian troops and the widespread use of aircraft prevented a total rout. Enemy on the Euphrates is the definitive history of the first British occupation of Iraq and the revolt against it in 1920 - the most serious armed uprising against British rule in the twentieth century. Using a wealth of primary sources, Ian Rutledge brings central players such as Winston Churchill, Arnold Wilson, T.E. Lawrence, Gertrude Bell and Sir Mark Sykes vividly to life in this gripping account.
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Enemy on the Euphrates, The British Occupation of Iraq and the Great Arab Revolt 1914-1921 (2014)
EN HC NWISBN: 9780863567629 bzw. 0863567622, in Englisch, Saqi Books, gebundenes Buch, neu.
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In 1920 an Arab revolt came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire"s forces occupying Iraq after the Great War. A huge peasant army besieged British garrisons and bombarded them with captured artillery. British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed, and gunboats were captured or sunk. Britain"s quest for oil was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at the height of the ... In 1920 an Arab revolt came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire"s forces occupying Iraq after the Great War. A huge peasant army besieged British garrisons and bombarded them with captured artillery. British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed, and gunboats were captured or sunk. Britain"s quest for oil was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at the height of the conflict, the British were very nearly driven out. Only a massive infusion of Indian troops prevented a humiliating rout. Enemy on the Euphrates is the definitive account of the most serious armed uprising against British rule in the twentieth century. Bringing central players such as Winston Churchill, T. E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell vividly to life, Ian Rutledge"s masterful account is a powerful reminder of how Britain"s imperial objectives sowed the seeds of Iraq"s tragic history. 'Ian Rutledge's brilliant book reveals the folly and delusion of invading Iraq. Read it and shudder.' Nicholas Rankin, author of Churchill's Wizards: The British Genius for Deception 1914-1945 'Material with acute relevance to the crisis now tearing Iraq to pieces' Robert Fisk, Independent Readers will find plenty of food for thought in Ian Rutledge s well-crafted and lively account ... While offering abundant detail on military operations, lines of communications and warfare tactics, Enemy on the Euphrates also makes for a very lively and human-centred read of imperial history. Populated by a remarkable crowd of spies, diplomats, soldiers, clerics and tribal leaders, Rutledge s account displays almost a novelist s taste for intrigue, espionage, gunboat diplomacy, personal hardship and murder.' BBC History Magazine 'An excellently produced book that admirably succeeds in illuminating an important episode in British imperial history' History Today 'The description of the military campaign is masterful ... maintains a high level of suspense' Peter Sluglett, author of Britain in Iraq: Contriving King and Country 'This gripping narrative brings to life the human side of these violent events through vivid descriptions and anecdotes.' Charles Tripp, author of The Power and the People: Paths of Resistance in the Middle East '[A] rare treasure that combines a fascinating account of important historical events with penetrating analysis. Anyone seeking an understanding of the role of oil in shaping modern Middle Eastern history will want to read this book.' Michael Klare, author of The Race for What's Left: The Global Scramble for the World's Last Resources 'Sobering, thoughtful, brilliantly-written ... excellent' The Long, Long Trail: The British Army in the Great War of 1914-1918 'Much of Enemy on the Euphrates reads like a great adventure story, proving how fascinating real history can be ... a rare combination of in-depth information, fairness of analysis and readability, reinforced by excellent maps.' Jordan Times 'A very useful contribution to the understanding of modern Iraq' Middle East Media and Book Reviews Online 'Timely ... rich in detail ... highly readable, lively and dramatic. [Rutledge] presents fascinating accounts of the main British and Iraqi personalities involved in the narrative and the conflicts that sometimes erupted between them.' al-Hayat 'Rutledge does an excellent job of conveying the logistical difficulties confronting any military leadership, let alone one operating thousands of miles from home and in physically challenging and hostile enemy territory ... an easy and enjoyable read ... deserving of a wide readership' Eamonn Gearon, Middle East JournalTaal: Engels;Afmetingen: 40x234x153 mm;Gewicht: 0,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: april 2014;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0863567622;ISBN13: 9780863567629; Engelstalig | Hardcover | 2014.
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In 1920 an Arab revolt came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire"s forces occupying Iraq after the Great War. A huge peasant army besieged British garrisons and bombarded them with captured artillery. British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed, and gunboats were captured or sunk. Britain"s quest for oil was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at the height of the ... In 1920 an Arab revolt came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire"s forces occupying Iraq after the Great War. A huge peasant army besieged British garrisons and bombarded them with captured artillery. British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed, and gunboats were captured or sunk. Britain"s quest for oil was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at the height of the conflict, the British were very nearly driven out. Only a massive infusion of Indian troops prevented a humiliating rout. Enemy on the Euphrates is the definitive account of the most serious armed uprising against British rule in the twentieth century. Bringing central players such as Winston Churchill, T. E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell vividly to life, Ian Rutledge"s masterful account is a powerful reminder of how Britain"s imperial objectives sowed the seeds of Iraq"s tragic history. 'Ian Rutledge's brilliant book reveals the folly and delusion of invading Iraq. Read it and shudder.' Nicholas Rankin, author of Churchill's Wizards: The British Genius for Deception 1914-1945 'Material with acute relevance to the crisis now tearing Iraq to pieces' Robert Fisk, Independent Readers will find plenty of food for thought in Ian Rutledge s well-crafted and lively account ... While offering abundant detail on military operations, lines of communications and warfare tactics, Enemy on the Euphrates also makes for a very lively and human-centred read of imperial history. Populated by a remarkable crowd of spies, diplomats, soldiers, clerics and tribal leaders, Rutledge s account displays almost a novelist s taste for intrigue, espionage, gunboat diplomacy, personal hardship and murder.' BBC History Magazine 'An excellently produced book that admirably succeeds in illuminating an important episode in British imperial history' History Today 'The description of the military campaign is masterful ... maintains a high level of suspense' Peter Sluglett, author of Britain in Iraq: Contriving King and Country 'This gripping narrative brings to life the human side of these violent events through vivid descriptions and anecdotes.' Charles Tripp, author of The Power and the People: Paths of Resistance in the Middle East '[A] rare treasure that combines a fascinating account of important historical events with penetrating analysis. Anyone seeking an understanding of the role of oil in shaping modern Middle Eastern history will want to read this book.' Michael Klare, author of The Race for What's Left: The Global Scramble for the World's Last Resources 'Sobering, thoughtful, brilliantly-written ... excellent' The Long, Long Trail: The British Army in the Great War of 1914-1918 'Much of Enemy on the Euphrates reads like a great adventure story, proving how fascinating real history can be ... a rare combination of in-depth information, fairness of analysis and readability, reinforced by excellent maps.' Jordan Times 'A very useful contribution to the understanding of modern Iraq' Middle East Media and Book Reviews Online 'Timely ... rich in detail ... highly readable, lively and dramatic. [Rutledge] presents fascinating accounts of the main British and Iraqi personalities involved in the narrative and the conflicts that sometimes erupted between them.' al-Hayat 'Rutledge does an excellent job of conveying the logistical difficulties confronting any military leadership, let alone one operating thousands of miles from home and in physically challenging and hostile enemy territory ... an easy and enjoyable read ... deserving of a wide readership' Eamonn Gearon, Middle East JournalTaal: Engels;Afmetingen: 40x234x153 mm;Gewicht: 0,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: april 2014;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0863567622;ISBN13: 9780863567629; Engelstalig | Hardcover | 2014.
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Enemy on the Euphrates (2014)
EN NWISBN: 9780863567629 bzw. 0863567622, in Englisch, Saqi Books Apr 2014, neu.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, AHA-BUCH GmbH [51283250], Einbeck, Germany.
Neuware - Definitive account of the first British occupation of Iraq, and the revolt against it in 1920, bringing central players such as Winston Churchill and T.E. Lawrence to light. 503 pp. Englisch.
Neuware - Definitive account of the first British occupation of Iraq, and the revolt against it in 1920, bringing central players such as Winston Churchill and T.E. Lawrence to light. 503 pp. Englisch.
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