A riveting ride through the desert with this man and his cohorts as they battle the Turks. From a small beginning they accomplish the seemingly impossible, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. ( )

Literate, extraordinary book. ( )

A classic by one of the most interesting and remarkable men of the era. If you don't read any other book on the West's campaign in the Middle East, read this. ( )

T.E. Lawrence lead a true adventurer's life, and had an enormous impact on history, helping to destroy the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East, while stirring Arab nationalism. So for an historian this first-hand account is quite important. But it's also well-written, although long-winded and full of digressions (like Moby Dick). For a shorter and more exciting account, I'd recommend The Revolt in the Desert, Lawrence's abridged version of this work.
For anyone, like myself, who has never been to Arabia, this book is a great National Geographic-like introduction to that land. Lawrence lovingly but realistically describes Arabia in such detail that the reader feels like he is there himself. Not a book for busy people, but perfect for armchair travellers. ( )

A book for bedtime.....: Are you a philosopher? - Read no further, you might enjoy this book, if you can stay awake long enough - for the rest of us, this book, unlike its author, is just not interesting - it's too long-winded.
Definitely NOT a book to read in the 21st Century, it's just NOT of our time - the title is the most interesting thing about it.
It's about as interesting as that dull little tome by Ann Robinson.....zzzzzzzzzzz ......time for bed...