Seven Pillars of Wisdom / T. E. Lawrence.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lawrence, T. E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888-1935.

Lawrence, T. E.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (518 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : Open Road, 2015.

Language Note:

English

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.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 19, 2017).

ISBN:

9781480442672

1480442674

OCLC:

928999719