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Amurath to Amurath

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