The Brits who built the modern Middle East

The list author says:
	"Wilson's biography of T. E. Lawrence is an encyclopedic account of the life of this fascinating figure."

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	"Winstone's book is the best account of this fascinating woman in the context of her times."

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	"Though Winstone's book is better on Bell's overal life, Howell offers better insight into her relationship with Colonel Charles Doughty-Wylie"

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	"A longtime historian of the region, Monroe's biography of St John Philby is a thoughtful, well researched account of his life."

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	"Though slight and not as good as his study of Gertrude Bell, Winstone's book is the best account available of Leachman's life and career."

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	"Lawrence's classic account of his role in the Arab Revolt."

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	"Though containing many letters that had not been previously published, Brown's collection should be supplemented with the earlier 'Selected Letters'."

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	"Kedourie's book is the classic account of England's role in the region during the First World War."