Seven pillars of wisdom /
The classic account of war and adventure in the Middle East that transformed T.E. Lawrence into Lawrence of Arabia Originally intended as a study of the great cities of the Middle East, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is T.E. Lawrence's masterful account of the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. As a liaison offi...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Open Road Integrated Media,
2015
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | The classic account of war and adventure in the Middle East that transformed T.E. Lawrence into Lawrence of Arabia Originally intended as a study of the great cities of the Middle East, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is T.E. Lawrence's masterful account of the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. As a liaison officer for the British Forces in North Africa, Lawrence advised local tribesmen in their rebellion against the Ottoman Turks. He fought alongside future king Emir Faisal and played a crucial role in convincing rival Arab leaders to coordinate their efforts. A fascinating blend of autobiography, military history, and adventure story, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a towering literary achievement befitting the man known around the world as Lawrence of Arabia. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations, maps |
| ISBN: | 1480442674 9781480442672 |
| Participant or Performer: | Read by James Wilby. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
