LORDS OF THE ATLAS: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE HOUSE OF GLAOUA 1893-1956 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Gavin Maxwell | 320 pages | 31 Dec 2004 | Eland Publishing Ltd | 9780907871149 | English | London, United Kingdom Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956 PDF Book Feb 24, Andrew Bourne rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Moroccophiles. Highly evocative and romantic. About this Item: Condition: Very Good. Not bad! Seller Inventory TMB. Community Reviews. Published by Pimlico I may go back later, skimming the later chapters there seems to be a greater preponderance of Maxwell's own writing. He has a good guess at what every passing feudalist thinks about his neighboring fief. He died in Very interesting, but hard going. The spine remains undamaged. Thami liked mounting the heads of his enemies on the gates in the city but admirers of the French colonial approach as well as the opulence of Indian princes, their approach is at once mixed and devastatingly effective. He saw France rinse white vampire hands as Morocco passed its medieval placenta into the 20th century, oozing with old blood stuck to the scimitar. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Dec 26, Harry Cunningham rated it really liked it Shelves: modern-history-non-fiction. British author Maxwell Ring of Bright Water accomplishes the twofold task of detailing the daily life, customs, and rituals in pre-independence Morocco and of recounting the rise and fall of El Hadj Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. Give it a try. Jul 27, Ruth rated it liked it. Former library book; Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. But this is not only the story of one family, it is also the story of a nation's struggles for independence and more importantly, its quest to define itself. One wonders if there are still skeletons rotting away in the depths of some unknown hidden dungeon in the crumbling mud-made abandoned kasbahs. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Pictorial paper cover. Skip to main content. Preview — Lords of the Atlas by Gavin Maxwell. Maxwell's education took place at a succession of preparatory and public schools , including the sporty Heddon Court School [4] at East Barnet , St Cyprian's School , where he found encouragement for his interest in natural history , and Stowe School. Madini and T'hami El Glaoui, sons of a Moroccan Caid by an Ethiopian concubine, rose meteorically to power in the almost medieval state of Morocco at the end of the nineteenth Century. The first march of the Berber warriors Very Good: a copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956 Writer Add to Basket Used Condition: Acceptable. View basket. Neil Wilson Publishing. Retrieved 6 October The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects or irregularities. Great condition for a used book! It was hailed by The New York Times as "near perfect". Published by Century Bibliografische Informationen. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. About this Item: Century, But when the French colonial leaders leave Morocco, the regime falls like a pack of cards. Some minor wear to the spine. See all 5 brand new listings. Published by Brand: Lyons Press Continue shopping. Cancel Forgot your password? From: glenthebookseller Montgomery, IL, U. The White Island. About this Item: Eland Publishing Ltd, Gavin Maxwell was born in the south-west of Scotland and was educated at a succession of schools before taking a degree in Estate Management at Oxford. Published by Brand: Lyons Press Additional Product Features Dewey Edition. Minimal wear. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Internet Archive Books. Uploaded by station Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Houses Hardcover Books. In one sense this story of the evolution of the State of Morocco is a by-water of history, and Maxwell does a great service by filling in the gaps. Seller Inventory GOR More information about this seller Contact this seller 4. Add to cart. Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956 Reviews Best Selling in Nonfiction See all. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. About this Item: Paperback. Group Bull. Wikimedia Commons. In the Sultan passed through the Glaoua's territories with his army in a bad way, leaving his antiquated cannon in possession of Madani El Glaoui as he traversed the Atlas back to Rabat. Return to Book Page. View all subjects More like this Similar Items. Atlas Paperbacks Mini. When a Moon Outshines a Planet In the late 19th century, before the French finally occupied Morocco calling it a "protectorate" , there were no roads or railways in the country. Ships from the UK. According to his book Harpoon at a Venture , bad planning and a lack of finance meant his attempt to establish a basking shark fishery there between proved unsuccessful and the island was sold on to his business partner, Tex Geddes. See details for additional description. Seller Image. The White Island. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Published by The Lyons Press, Fantastic portrait of Morroco through the 19th and 20th century. Please enter recipient e-mail address es. About this product. Be the first. View 2 comments. Pre-owned Pre-owned. Add to Basket Used Softcover Condition: acceptable. The topic, being the history of a ruling dynasty inland Morrocco, is not one that will be familiar to most readers. Quislings of the French colonial administration, they combined the aggression of gangland mobsters with the opulence of hereditary Indian princes, and ruled with a mixture of flamboyance and terror. This item doesn't belong on this page. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Published by Brand: Lyons Press Jun 27, Sheepdog rated it it was amazing Shelves: for-schs , for-schs , history , travel. Published by E. By Gavin Maxwell. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or. About this Item: Globe Pequot Press, Published by Lyons Press This is not the book to turn to for a thorough history of Morocco, but as an insight into a particular era, it's a good read, and the photographs and drawings throughout the text add to the atmosphere. While it might not be academic history, you don't get a chance to read about these events and these characters in many places. Raine's relationship with Maxwell deteriorated after when she indirectly caused the death of Mijbil. Sort order. Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956 Read Online About Gavin Maxwell. Maxwell's education took place at a succession of preparatory and public schools , including the sporty Heddon Court School [4] at East Barnet , St Cyprian's School , where he found encouragement for his interest in natural history , and Stowe School. However such is my interest in Morocco that the photos were interesting of their own accord, and of the current at the time of publishing condition of the kasbahs and villages. Oct 15, DoctorM rated it it was amazing Shelves: dar-al-islam , hearts-of-darkness , maghreb. Maxwell's Ghost. Showing See details for description of any imperfections. Retrieved 6 October The documents in reply. Buy It Now. Natural history , Travel literature. By Gavin Maxwell. Maxwell tells the story of the Lords of the Atlas--the Glaoui family who ruled over much of southern Morocco until its independence in Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Save on Non-Fiction Books Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Madani El Glaoui. Group Bull. To begin with, much of the first half of the book consists of lengthy verbatim quotations from an earlier journalist. Sort order. The 'fiefdom' of the Glaoua dynasty is immensely interesting, interwoven with the complexities of history and political intrigues, alongside the vagaries and viciousness played out at every level, from the ruling families and would bes, to the colonial powers. If you're like me, a wanderer uninitiated on the North African nation as a whole, this volume will illuminate the difference between the Morocco we think we know Casablanca with the Morocco we don't Marrakesh. Refresh and try again. View 1 comment. Victor Gollancz. According to his book Harpoon at a Venture , bad planning and a lack of finance meant his attempt to establish a basking shark fishery there between proved unsuccessful and the island was sold on to his business partner, Tex Geddes. By Edith Wharton. Fifty-five examples of Islamic carpets are illustrated with new photographs and revealing details. I have read the first of his Ring of Brightwater Trilogy, and found the same, both were 5 star books for me. 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