Bibliograph

Seven pillars of wisdom, a triumph, T.E. Lawrence

Type

Label

Seven pillars of wisdom, a triumph, T.E. Lawrence

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Seven pillars of wisdom

Oclc number

22708315

Responsibility statement

T.E. Lawrence

Sub title

a triumph

Summary

The author looks back on his time spent as a British officer working with Arab forces in their fight against the German-allied Ottoman Turks during World War I. Planning and participating in numerous attacks as well as acts of often ingenious sabotage, Lawrence describes scenes of wartime action with gripping immediacy that clearly relays the savagery and confusion of combat. His engagement with Arab soldiers and championing of their cause endeared him to those he served with and afforded him the opportunity to write sharp character portrayals of several of his most notable comrades. In addition, there are rich asides on military strategy and guerrilla warfare, desert geography and history, as well as a consistent probing introspection as the author finds himself transformed by all he has experienced. Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a singular work that is at once a sweeping adventure story, a valuable primary historical source with modern relevance, and the deeply felt memoir of an extraordinary man

Table Of Contents

Preface by A. W. Lawrence -- Introductory chapter -- Postscript by A. W. Lawrence -- Introduction: Foundations of revolt -- Book I: The discovery of Feisal -- Book II: Opening the Arab offensive -- Book III: A railway diversion -- Book IV: Extending to Akaba -- Book V: Marking Time -- Book VI: The raid upon the bridges -- Book VII: The Dead Sea campaign -- Book VIII: The Ruin of high hope -- Book IX: Balancing for a last effort -- Book X: The house is perfected -- Epilogue

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