A Palestine Notebook 1918-1923 |
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| Author:
| Ashbee, C. R. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-0771-3116-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2019 |
| Publisher: | Independently Published
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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From the INTRODUCTION:THE Great War scattered us artists to the winds, us and all our works. My architectural office in England was closed down in 1916, workshops and schools followed, and after many adventures I found myself in the East. In May, 1918, when working for the Egyptian Government, I was invited by the Military Administration of Palestine (O. E. T. A.) to report upon the Arts and Crafts, and help in the new plans for the reconstruction of the city of Jerusalem. This led to...
More DescriptionFrom the INTRODUCTION:THE Great War scattered us artists to the winds, us and all our works. My architectural office in England was closed down in 1916, workshops and schools followed, and after many adventures I found myself in the East. In May, 1918, when working for the Egyptian Government, I was invited by the Military Administration of Palestine (O. E. T. A.) to report upon the Arts and Crafts, and help in the new plans for the reconstruction of the city of Jerusalem. This led to my appointment as Civic Advisor, a title with a high and pleasant sound, but one that needs defining. I held the post till September, 1922, when I resigned for reasons which will appear later.