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This is Lawrence's epic account of the First World War as it was fought in the deserts of the Middle East by the Arab tribes in revolt against the Ottoman Empire. Part traditional history and travel writing, and part philosophy, it remains a testimony to one of the 20th century's most intriguing figures.
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This is the exciting and highly literate story of the real Lawrence of Arabia, as written by Lawrence himself, who helped unify Arab factions against the occupying Turkish army, circa World War I. Lawrence has a novelist's eye for detail, a poet's command of the language, an adventurer's heart, a soldier's great story, and his memory and intellect are at least as good as all those. Lawrence describes the famous guerrilla raids, and train bombings you know from the movie, but also tells of the Arab people and politics with great penetration. Moreover, he is witty, always aware of the ethical tightrope that the English walked in the Middle East and always willing to include himself in his own withering insight.
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The monumental work that assured T.E. Lawrence's place in history as "Lawrence of Arabia." Not only a consummate military history, but also a colorful epic and a lyrical exploration of the mind of a great man who helped shape the Middle East as it exists today.
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- PublisherNonsuch Publishing
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1845881265
- ISBN 13 9781845881269
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages576
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Stroud. Nonsuch Publishing/Tempus Publishing Group. 2006. Soft Covers. Medium 8vo 9½" x 6 [24cm x 15cm] approx. 458pp. Black and white frontis and further black and white photographic reproductions in the text. Bottom corner and first few pages have a crease but there is no other wear.Thrilling adventures of this enigmatic intrepid soldier, intermediary and poet. When this book was first published in 1922, it was immediately recognized as a literary masterpiece. In writing his extraordinary account of the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918 and his own role in it, T.E. Lawrence sealed his place in history and legend as Lawrence of Arabia. Widely regarded as the last great romantic war story, it conveys a world of wonders, written in the same committed fashion that Lawrence applied to his duties in Syria. This is a towering achievement of both autobiography and military history, as well as a first-rate adventure story. Scarce edition. The wraps will be covered with a 100 micron inert archival protective jacket which is removable. Seller Inventory # YR3AUG3024
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