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Amurath to Amurath
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ArchaeologyGeneral Middle EastTurkey & Ottoman Empire History
ISBN13: 9781025276748
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 506
Weight: 1.55
Height: 1.02 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Amurath to Amurath is a profound and richly detailed travel narrative that documents Gertrude Bell's extensive journey through the Ottoman Empire during a period of significant political transformation. Following the course of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, Bell provides an unparalleled look at the lands that would become modern-day Syria, Iraq, and Turkey. As a scholar and explorer, Bell masterfully blends geographical surveys with ethnographic observations and archaeological insights, capturing the spirit of a region caught between its ancient past and an uncertain future.
In this work, the author records her encounters with local tribes, government officials, and the breathtaking ruins of civilizations long gone. Writing shortly after the 1908 Young Turk Revolution, she offers a unique firsthand account of the social and political atmosphere of the late Ottoman era. Her descriptions of sites such as Samarra and Ukhaidir are considered foundational to the field of Near Eastern archaeology. Amurath to Amurath remains an essential text for readers interested in Middle Eastern history, classical travel literature, and the life of one of the most influential women of the early twentieth century.
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