Seven Pillars of Wisdom (Series One) (Seven Pillars of Wisdom

by T.E. Lawrence

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical work by British Army Colonel T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"). In the book, he describes his adventures of serving as a military advisor to Bedouin forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks from 1916 to 1918.

Lawrence kept extensive notes throughout the course of his involvement in the Revolt and cleared them up during his stay in Paris. During the revolt, Lawrence helped organize and carry out attacks on the Ottoman forces from Aqaba in the south to Damascus in the north. He got popular among the locals, yet most of his popularity came after the publication of this account. It includes descriptions of battles and geographic sights, incredible landscapes, and customs.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 6, 2022

About the author

Thomas Edward Lawrence, British soldier, adventurer, and writer, who, known as "Lawrence of Arabia," from 1916 led the revolt against the Turks to 1918 and later wrote The Seven Pillars of Wisdom , an account of his adventures, in 1926.

The professional world came for Thomas Edward Lawrence. In 1922, he used John Hume Ross, the name, to enlist in the royal air force, which discovered and forced him. Afterward, he took T.E. Shaw to join the tank corps in 1923. The royal air force in 1925 eventually let him back.

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Reviews

[MW Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating

I found this account of the war fascinating. Can't wait to read the other Series. Definitely richer than the movie.