Book description
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.
