Seven Pillars of Wisdom: T.H. Lawrence (Penguin Modern Classics)

Seven Pillars of Wisdom: T.H. Lawrence (Penguin Modern Classics)

by T. E. Lawrence (Author)

Synopsis

Although 'continually and bitterly ashamed' that the Arabs had risen in revolt against the Turks as a result of fraudulent British promises of self-rule, Lawrence led them in a triumphant campaign which revolutionized the art of war. "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" recreates epic events with extraordinary vividness. In the words of E. M. Forster, 'Round this tent-pole of a military chronicle, T. E. has hung an unexampled fabric of portraits, descriptions, philosophies, emotions, adventures, dreams'. However flawed, Lawrence is one of the twentieth century's most fascinating figures. This is the greatest monument to his character and achievements.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 704
Edition: 1
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 30 Mar 2000

ISBN 10: 0141182768
ISBN 13: 9780141182766

Author Bio
Thomas Edward Lawrence (16 August 1888 - 19 May 1935) was a British author, archaeologist, military officer, and diplomat. He was renowned for his liaison role during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign and the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. The breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and his ability to describe them vividly in writing, earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia.