British travellers in the Middle East

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Travellers in Arabia
1.  Travellers in Arabia by Robin Bidwell
The list author says:
  "Good introduction on all those travellers in Arabia that we find so fascinating. The author has also travelled in the area and it shows."
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Heart-beguiling Araby: English Romance with Arabia
2.  Heart-beguiling Araby: English Romance with Arabia by Kathryn Tidrick
The list author says:
  "Here the author tries to explain the strong fascination that many British intellectuals have always felt for anything Arabic. Good,although her arguments are a bit heavy on the psychollogical side."
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph (Penguin Modern Classics)
3.  Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph (Penguin Modern Classics) by T.E. Lawrence
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  "One of the most famous British travellers of all time, although not my personal favourite."
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A Prince of Our Disorder: Life of T.E. Lawrence
4.  A Prince of Our Disorder: Life of T.E. Lawrence by John Mack
The list author says:
  "If you feel interested in this controversial character, this biography is a very good way to deepen the knowledge."
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The Letters (Oxford letters & memoirs)
5.  The Letters (Oxford letters & memoirs) by T.E. Lawrence
The list author says:
  "If you want even more insight on this person and on how the British/Europeans contributed to the political foundations of many "problems" that we have today."
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Personal Narrative Of A Pilgrimage To Al-Madinah And Mecca : Volume 1
6.  Personal Narrative Of A Pilgrimage To Al-Madinah And Mecca : Volume 1 by Sir Richard F. Burton
The list author says:
  "Yes, he is my personal favourite British traveller and intellectual of the period. Largely underrated, I think."
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The Devil Drives: A Life of Sir Richard Burton
7.  The Devil Drives: A Life of Sir Richard Burton by Fawn M. Brodie
The list author says:
  "Wonderful biography of this fascinating man that reads like a novel."
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The Desert and the Sown: The Syrian Adventures of the Female Lawrence of Arabia
8.  The Desert and the Sown: The Syrian Adventures of the Female Lawrence of Arabia by Gertrude Bell
The list author says:
  "A passionate traveller's account of her journey, a woman undeterred by the conventions of her society and times."
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Gertrude Bell: The Arabian Diaries, 1913-1914
9.  Gertrude Bell: The Arabian Diaries, 1913-1914 by Gertrude Bell
The list author says:
  "What this very interesting woman learned in her travels and how she became involved in the politics of the Middle East"
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A Quest in the Middle East: Gertrude Bell and the Making of Modern Iraq
10.  A Quest in the Middle East: Gertrude Bell and the Making of Modern Iraq by Liora Lukitz
The list author says:
  "I haven't read this but, judging by the title, it seems quite intersting."
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Arabia Deserta
11.  Arabia Deserta by Charles M. Doughty
The list author says:
  "Especially centred on geology and geography, and also in dignifying the English language (quite biblical prose), he didn't seem to have a good time in arabia. His book was a great influence, though."
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A Pilgrimage to Nejd, the Cradle of the Arab Race, a Visit to the Court of the Arab Emir, and Our Persian Campain: v. 1
12.  A Pilgrimage to Nejd, the Cradle of the Arab Race, a Visit to the Court of the Arab Emir, and Our Persian Campain: v. 1 by Lady Anne Blunt
The list author says:
  "Lady Anne Blunt travelled in Arabia in the company of her husband, the poet W.S.Blunt. They were great admirers of the Arabs."
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From the Holy Mountain: A Journey In The Shadow of Byzantium
13.  From the Holy Mountain: A Journey In The Shadow of Byzantium by William Dalrymple
The list author says:
  "If you can only read one book on the subject, make it this one: it is wonderful (mind you, mainly concerned with the uncertain fate of christianity in the area,)"
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