Lawrence of Arabia: The Authorized Biography of T.E. Lawrence
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Lawrence of Arabia: The Authorised Biography of T. E. Lawrence is a book
by Jeremy Wilson
about the noted historic figure T. E. Lawrence
("Lawrence of Arabia"), who helped lead the Arab Revolt
against the Ottoman Empire
during World War I
. It was published in 1989, first by William Heinemann Ltd., London, then in the United States by Atheneum, New York.
Unlike other writings about its subject, Wilson's book deliberately limits itself to contemporary sources, thus obviating after-the-fact controversial speculations about Lawrence's actual doings and achievements.
The book is 1188 pages, including extensive notes and an index.
Book
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by Jeremy Wilson
Jeremy Wilson
Jeremy M. Wilson is a contemporary British historian, biographer, writer, editor, and fine-press publisher. He is also a business copywriter and editor working for major corporations....
about the noted historic figure T. E. Lawrence
T. E. Lawrence
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, CB, DSO , known professionally as T. E. Lawrence, was a British Army officer renowned especially for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916–18...
("Lawrence of Arabia"), who helped lead the Arab Revolt
Arab Revolt
The Arab Revolt was initiated by the Sherif Hussein bin Ali with the aim of securing independence from the ruling Ottoman Turks and creating a single unified Arab state spanning from Aleppo in Syria to Aden in Yemen.- Background :...
against the Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. It was published in 1989, first by William Heinemann Ltd., London, then in the United States by Atheneum, New York.
Unlike other writings about its subject, Wilson's book deliberately limits itself to contemporary sources, thus obviating after-the-fact controversial speculations about Lawrence's actual doings and achievements.
The book is 1188 pages, including extensive notes and an index.
External links
- Lawrence of Arabia, The Authorised Biography: on-line edition (early chapters only)