Description
Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence is a classic memoir of his experiences during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in the First World War. Lawrence recounts his involvement in the campaign, including his work with Arab forces and the guerrilla warfare carried out across the Arabian desert.
Combining personal experience, military history and richly descriptive writing, the book offers Lawrence’s account of the people, battles and harsh conditions he encountered during the campaign. His lyrical and highly personal narrative has made Seven Pillars of Wisdom an enduring work of twentieth-century literature.
A good choice for readers interested in military history, the First World War, Middle Eastern history, memoirs and desert adventures.
