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Gertrude Bell

The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast

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Gertrude Bell's Brave Encounter and Historical Context

This chapter delves into Gertrude Bell's fearless encounter with the Rashid men, her exploration of the city, and compassionate gestures towards beggars. It also explores the geopolitical tensions involving the Middle East, the Ottoman Empire's alliance with Germany, British concerns over trade routes to India, and Gertrude Bell's strategic insights amidst the outbreak of war.

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