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Controversial and provocative, revised and updated, this edition of Lawrence JamesÕ acclaimed biography penetrates and overturns the mythology which surrounds T. E. Lawrence, yet remains dispassionate and generous in spirit throughout. It presents a fascinating study of one of the twentieth centuryÕs most remarkable figures. ÔThe best study of Lawrence of ArabiaÕ SUNDAY TIMES Lawrence James was born in Bath and was educated at the University of York and Merton College, Oxford. After a distinguished teaching career he has emerged as one of the outstanding narrative historians of his generation.