Lawrence of Arabia: The Authorized Biography of T.E. Lawrence
by Jeremy Wilson
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Examines Lawrence's life and achievements, from his Oxford childhood to his military and diplomatic roles during and after World War I.Tags
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Massive, definitive historical biography of T.E. Lawrence that strips off the romance and myth and leaves the real man shining plain. Wilson tells much of Lawrence's story through quotation of contemporary materials, wires, memos, letters, all of which spring with energy. Wilson's own writing, crisp and unornamented, moves his whole vast work at an unflagging pace. Not likely to be bettered show more — a fabulous life told with restraint. show less
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- Original publication date
- 1998
- People/Characters
- T. E. Lawrence
- Important places
- Middle East
- Important events
- World War I (1914 | 1918); Arab Revolt (1916 | 1918)
- First words
- Romance and enigma seem to have become an inseparable part of T. E. Lawrence's reputation.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)When help arrived, he was taken unconscious to the camp hospital at Bovington.
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- Genres
- Biography & Memoir, History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 940.415092 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe Military History Of World War I Operations And Units Asia
- LCC
- D568.4 .L45 .W55 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War I (1914-1918)
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- Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook
- ISBNs
- 13
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