A Line in the Sand: Britain, France and the Struggle that Shaped the Middle East
Through a stellar cast of politicians, diplomats, spies and soldiers - including T.E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle - 'A Line in the Sand' tells the story of the short but crucial …
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