6. King and Country
6. King and Country
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Gertrude at the age of fifty-three
The Letters of Gertrude Bell (Volume 2) (1927)- at Project Gutenberg. -
Crowning a King
And Sir Percy and I agree that we are now half seas over."
Letters 28/8/1921 - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to read the letter. -
Faisal I of Iraq
"Dearest Mother. I must send you a particular word to tell you how delighted I was to get your accounts of the Heart of Yorkshire and the newspaper cuttings. It must have been wonderful - the most beautiful thing you've ever done. If I weren't so dreadfully occupied in making kings and governments I should be lost in regret that I wasn't there."
Letters 28/8/1921 - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to read the letter. -
Wise Words
"I had made up my mind - if he disagreed with me I could not change it."
Letters 6/8/1921 - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to read the letter. -
Tekiyyah of 'Abdul al Kadir
People in courtyard of mosque. 'Abdu'l Kfdir - founder of Kfdir?yeh sect of dervishes.
Photographs L_007 (1909) - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to view the photo.
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The Naqib
The Nakib and Colonal Ramsay [Naqib - holy man and Colonel John Ramsay - from the British Consulate].
Photographs L_008 (1909) - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to view the photo.
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Politics at Dinner
After that we all talked across the table with the Naqib and Sir Percy, which was easier. But I hear Izzat had a long private conversation with Faisal this morning and Faisal thinks he has got him. If he has, he has got Kirkuk.
Letters 8/7/1921 - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to read the letter. -
The Picnic
"The Ctesiphon expedition was an immense success. I invited Faisal, 2 of his ADCs, the Garbetts, Fakhri Jamil and Mr Cornwallis, and I took Zaya with an excellent breakfast of eggs, tongues, sardines and melons. It was wonderfully interesting showing that splendid place to Faisal. He is an inspiring tourist."
Letters 6/8/1921 - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to read the letter. -
Picnicking in Iraq with King Faisal I
Picnic Party at Ctesiphon - seated party includes Gertrude Bell and King Faisal (second from right).
Personalia PERS_B_018 (1922) - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to view the photo.
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Making Plans
"He has a face like a russet apple and he is honest and simple, and he loves the earth and all that grows in it."
Letters 7/2/1921 - Gertrude Bell Archive, click the marker to read the letter.
1. A Diplomat is Born
2. To Catch a Thief
3. Friends in High Places
4. The Gang's All Here
5. The Viceroy and I
7. Rock of Ages
