T. E. Lawrence Books

Profiles the enigmatic soldier, statesman, and man of letters, offering a wealth of letters that shed light on his role in the Arab revolt, his sexuality, and his retreat into obscurity

Presented here with 13 key photographs and letters to his mother, the diary shows the young T.E. Lawrence developing a strong respect for the Arab people and already involved in Arabian politics.

The collection features nearly all of the author's miscellaneous writings, excluding "Crusader Castles," which is intended for future reissue with scholarly annotations. This volume represents the culmination of the author's work intended for public consumption, showcasing a diverse range of essays and writings.

Die militärtheoretische ›Short Story‹ bietet eine zweisprachige (Englisch-Deutsch) Erstausgabe, ergänzt durch Originalfotografien, Kommentare und ein Nachwort. Im Jahr 1909 bricht der junge Engländer Thomas Edward Lawrence, Historiker und Archäologe, in die Wüste auf, um die Festungsarchitektur der Kreuzritter zu studieren und von 1911 bis 1914 die Hethiter-Stadt Karkemis auszugraben. Fünf Jahre später wird er als ›Lawrence von Arabien‹ bekannt, der Organisator und Theoretiker des arabischen Aufstandes gegen das Osmanische Reich. Lawrence hinterlässt zwei bedeutende Denkmäler: das berühmte 'Pfadfinderbuch', das 1919 verfasst und 1926 überarbeitet wurde, sowie eine kleinere Denkschrift, die 1920 in der ›Army Quarterly‹ veröffentlicht wurde. Diese Werke bieten weit mehr als eine Chronik des Aufstandes; sie stellen grundlegende Fragen zur spezifischen Erfahrung und Strategie der Wüste und deren Bedeutung für die gemäßigten Mitteleuropäer. Lawrence wird in die Bruderschaft der großen Dichter und Denker aufgenommen, die früh starben oder früh vollendeten, und sein Geist und Blut verbinden ihn mit Größen wie Hölderlin und Rimbaud. Sein Leben und Werk wecken eine tiefe Zuneigung und das Bedauern, ihn nicht als Freund gehabt zu haben.

Culturally significant, this work is a reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its authenticity and historical context. Readers will encounter original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. This edition aims to maintain fidelity to the original text, offering insights into its scholarly value and relevance.

The narrative captures English poet Charles Doughty's remarkable journeys through the Arabian deserts, showcasing his discoveries and experiences. Renowned for its lyrical prose and comprehensive detail, this work set a standard for ambitious travel literature in the early 20th century. Written in a style reminiscent of the King James Bible, it combines extravagance with creativity. T.E. Lawrence's endorsement in the 1920s revitalized interest in the book, leading to its republication, including a rare 1921 edition featuring his introduction.

An account of Lawrence's service in the Royal Air Force

T.E. Lawrence, also known as "Lawrence of Arabia," wrote Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph from his memories of serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks (1916-1918). Possessed of a brilliant military mind and an unmatched knowledge of the region and the Arab people, Lawrence led the revolt alongside the charismatic Faisal I, sounding the death knell for the Ottoman Empire and paving the way for a new colonial power in the region: the British. Writing from memory after his original manuscript and detailed notes were lost, Lawrence was able to privately publish a polished version of his autobiograhpical account in 1922. It is from this edition that he created the abridged version in 1927 which would become a best-seller, titling it Revolt in the Desert. This important historic work vividly portrays one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the Middle East while offering rich insight into one of Britain's esteemed national heroes.

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With an Introduction by Angus Calder.As Angus Calder states in his introduction to this edition, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is one of the major statements about the fighting experience of the First World War'. Lawrence's younger brothers, Frank and Will, had been killed on the Western Front in 1915. Seven Pillars of Wisdom, written between 1919 and 1926, tells of the vastly different campaign against the Turks in the Middle East - one which encompasses gross acts of cruelty and revenge and ends in a welter of stink and corpses in the disgusting 'hospital' in Damascus.Seven Pillars of Wisdom is no Boys Own Paper tale of Imperial triumph, but a complex work of high literary aspiration which stands in the tradition of Melville and Dostoevsky, and alongside the writings of Yeats, Eliot and Joyce..