| Description |
1 online resource (774 pages) |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| 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. |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Digital editions. |
| Subject |
Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888-1935.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers.
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Wahh塢婹ah -- Saudi Arabia.
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Bedouins -- History -- 20th century.
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Arabs -- History -- 20th century.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Arabian Peninsula.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888-1935. Seven pillars of wisdom : a triumph. New York : Anchor Books, 1991. 0385418957 (DLC)90021499 |
| Standard No. |
9781480442672 |
| ISBN |
9781480442672 (e-pub) |
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