{"product_id":"the-romance-of-the-last-vivian-gilbert-9781025467085","title":"The Romance of the Last Crusade: With Allenby to Jerusalem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Romance of the Last Crusade: With Allenby to Jerusalem\" is a compelling firsthand account of the British campaign in Palestine during the First World War. Written by Vivian Gilbert, an officer who served under General Edmund Allenby, the narrative offers a unique perspective on the military operations that culminated in the capture of Jerusalem. Gilbert captures the spirit of the soldiers who marched across the deserts, blending military strategy with vivid descriptions of the historical and biblical landscapes they encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the idealistic and often poetic view of the campaign held by many contemporaries, framing the struggle as a modern-day crusade to reclaim the Holy Land. Readers will find detailed observations of the challenges faced by the troops, the tactical brilliance of the leadership, and the profound cultural impact of the army's entry into the ancient city. As a significant historical document, \"The Romance of the Last Crusade\" provides valuable insight into the Middle Eastern theater of the Great War and the geopolitical shifts that reshaped the region. It remains an essential read for those interested in military history, the history of the Middle East, and the personal experiences of those who served in one of the most significant campaigns of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vivian Gilbert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025467086\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025467085\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d","brand":"Vivian Gilbert","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48440710889727,"sku":"9781025467085","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac76885f-2381-4da5-be56-03b97eb1031a.jpg?v=1777184293","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-romance-of-the-last-vivian-gilbert-9781025467085","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}