Amurath to Amurath
Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell was a renowned explorer and chronicler of the Middle East. In this book, she details a five month journey, spanning a period of turmoil and revolution. At times terrifying, at times exhilarating, her experiences show a fascinating and unparalleled view of a period of change in the region. - Summary by LynneT (11 hr 17 min)
Chapters
Preface and Note | 0:58 |
ALEPPO TO TELL AḤMAR | 39:24 |
ALEPPO TO TELL AḤMAR continued | 44:20 |
TELL AḤMAR TO BUSEIRAH | 37:12 |
TELL AḤMAR TO BUSEIRAH continued | 40:38 |
BUSEIRAH TO HÎT -- The Parthian Stations of Isidorus of Charax | 30:49 |
BUSEIRAH TO HÎT continued | 39:35 |
HÎT TO KERBELÂ -- The Palace of Ukheiḍir | 47:04 |
HÎT TO KERBELÂ continued | 35:38 |
KERBELÂ TO BAGHDÂD | 29:37 |
KERBELÂ TO BAGHDÂD continued | 43:01 |
BAGHDÂD TO MÔṢUL -- The Ruins of Sâmarrâ | 54:18 |
BAGHDÂD TO MÔṢUL continued | 29:24 |
MÔṢUL TO ZÂKHÔ | 42:22 |
MÔṢUL TO ZÂKHÔ continued | 39:13 |
ZÂKHÔ TO DIYÂRBEKR | 32:09 |
ZÂKHÔ TO DIYÂRBEKR continued | 36:30 |
DIYÂRBEKR TO KONIA | 27:25 |
DIYÂRBEKR TO KONIA continued | 28:20 |