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Seven Pillars of Wisdom (Penguin Modern Classics)

By T.E. Lawrence

Book information

Year
2000
ISBN
0141182768, 9780141182766
Open Library ID
OL7358917M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2128147 bytes)
Pages
704\524
Topic
Literature Literary
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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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