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Doubleday, 2013. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. 3 B&W era photo sections. CONDITION: There is no reason other than my own "feeling" that this may have been pre-read even though I bought it advertised as "new." The end pages are decorated with a map of the Middle East. There are also 3 B&W era photo sections. AS NEW 2013 Doubleday hardcover (black boards) and dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. CONTENT: If there is any more complicated situation on Earth today, I don't know what it would be. The Middle East is constantly shifting. This book may help in understanding how we got here. NATIONAL BESTSELLER A New York Times Notable Book . Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography . A thrilling and revelatory narrative of one of the most epic and consequential periods in 20th century history - the Arab Revolt and the secret "great game" to control the Middle East. The Arab Revolt against the Turks in World War I was, in the words… Read More

Charles Scribner's, 1992. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. 2 B&W era photo sections; Decorated End Pages. CONDITION: NEW 1992 Charles Scribner's hardcover (teal boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. 2 B&W era photo sections plus decorated end pages. The scans were done with the mylar jacket in place - so any imperfections you might spy are the result of that. CONTENT: In this day of superstar reporters and TV giants, I submit that this object lesson is one for discussion by the likes of Rachel Maddow or Anderson Cooper. Davis was a celebrated war correspondent emulated by London, Crane, Dreiser, S. Lewis, and Hemingway - in their personal and professional life. However, in private Davis was unhappy being the son of a successful, strong-willed writer mother. His early marriage came at age 35 and was unconsummated. After his mother died, he divorced wife 1 and married a young vaudeville star. He died during World War I and has been all but… Read More