Seven Pillars of Wisdom
  • Published: 22 June 2000
  • ISBN: 9780141182766
  • Imprint: Penguin Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 704
  • RRP: $29.99
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom

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1 Jul 2008
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1 Jul 2010
EBook
30 Mar 2000
Paperback
22 Jun 2000
Paperback
31 Mar 1999
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'It seems to me as certain of immortality as anything written in English for half a century' John Buchan

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.
  • Published: 22 June 2000
  • ISBN: 9780141182766
  • Imprint: Penguin Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 704
  • RRP: $29.99
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About the author

T.E. Lawrence

T.E. Lawrence was born on 16th August 1888 in Tremadog in Wales. He was one of five illegitimate children born to the Seventh Baron of Westmeath. He studied at Jesus College, Oxford where he became interested in the Middle East.He worked for British Intelligence during the First World War and fought with the Arab forces to defeat the Turks.His exploits earned him the title of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ back in Britain.Her resigned in 1922 and sought anonymity in the RAF where he enlisted as John Hume Ross.He later changed his name by deed poll to T.E. Shaw. Shortly after retiring from the RAF, T.E. Lawrence died in a motorcycle accident on 19th May 1935.