Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956 Paperback - 2004
by Gavin Maxwell
Madini and T'hami El Glaoui, sons of a Moroccan by an Ethiopian concubine, rose meteorically to power in the medieval state of Morocco at the end of the 19th century. This is the epic story of the more than 50 years in which they governed the country in barbaric, ostentatious splendor, until their spectacular downfall in 1956. Full-color photos.
From the rear cover
Lords of the Atlas is a classic story of Morocco and the rise and spectacular fall of the House of Glaoua. 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. This is the epic story of the more than fifty years in which they governed the country in barbaric, ostentatious splendor, until their spectacular downfall in 1956. Out of the intriguing and dramatic lives of Madair and T'hami, Gavin Maxwell has fashioned an epic story set against the superb background of Marrakesh and the pinnacled castles of the High Atlas, still magnificent as crumbling ruins. A dramatic history of intrigue, action, and exotic places, and illustrated with over one hundred color illustrations and photographs, Lords of the Atlas is a stunning look at the rise and fall of one of the twentieth century's most fascinating rulers. (8 X 9 3/4, 276 pages, color photos, b&w photos, map, illustrations)
Details
- Title Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
- Author Gavin Maxwell
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Later Edition
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Eland Publishing, London, United Kingdom
- Date December 15, 2004
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Maps, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 2.03 cm)
-
Themes
- Chronological Period: 1950's
- Chronological Period: 1900-1949
- Chronological Period: 1851-1899
- Cultural Region: African
- Cultural Region: North Africa
- Cultural Region: West Africa
- Dewey Decimal Code 964
More Copies for Sale
Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
by Maxwell, Gavin
- Used
- Fine
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- New Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
A$12.48A$22.08 shipping to USA
Show Details
Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
by Gavin Maxwell
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used; Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
A$14.73A$21.11 shipping to USA
Show Details
Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
by Maxwell, Gavin
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 14
- Seller
-
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
A$15.04A$16.46 shipping to USA
Show Details
Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
by Gavin Maxwell
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 5
- Seller
-
Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
A$21.16A$19.11 shipping to USA
Show Details
LORDS OF THE ATLAS The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
by Maxwell, Gavin
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Item Price
-
A$18.40A$5.37 shipping to USA
Show Details
Lords of the Atlas: The Rise And Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
by Maxwell, Gavin
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
A$23.85A$19.20 shipping to USA
Show Details
Lords of the Atlas
by Gavin Maxwell
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
A$27.23A$15.34 shipping to USA
Show Details
Lords of the Atlas: The Rise And Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
by Gavin Maxwell
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used: Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
A$35.43FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua 1893-1956
by Gavin Maxwell
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used:Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
A$40.48FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Lords of the Atlas
by Gavin Maxwell
- New
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780907871149 / 0907871143
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Woodside, New York, United States
- Item Price
-
A$40.57A$6.12 shipping to USA