Women who Misbehave: Gertrude Bell
GENINT 711.497
Osher (50+). In this course, we explore the life and times of Gertrude Bell.
About this course:
Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) was an English writer, traveler, political officer, administrator and archaeologist. In this course, we discover why she is known as the female Lawrence of Arabia, and how she became the most powerful woman in the British Empire and the driving force behind the creation of Iraq. We look at her involvement in World War I, the 1919 Paris Conference, the 1921 Cairo Conference and more. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.Contact Us
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