Lawrence and the Arabs

T. E. Lawrence began his lifelong affair with the Middle East as a student at Oxford, taking a four-month walking tour of Syria to study the Crusaders' castles. He later returned to the area as an archaeologist and was attached to British Army Intelligence in Egypt at the outbreak of World War I. In 1916, he set out on his greatest adventure: with no backing, Lawrence joined Arab forces facing almost insurmountable odds in a rebellion against Turkish domination. His brilliance as a desert-war strategist made him a hero among the Arabs and a legend throughout the world, earning him the moniker "Lawrence of Arabia." But his near-pathological dislike of publicity led him to a life of self-imposed obscurity as T. E. Shaw, anonymous RAF soldier. This is the official biography of a unique leader of men whose larger-than-life presence still echoes.©1955 Robert Graves (P)1998 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"[Mr. Graves] has done his job admirably and without any too obvious excesses of hero worship." ( New Statesman)
"[Readers] will consult Mr. Graves for information about this man." ( New Republic)

Great in every way.

More than a biography - a look at a special (not sure I would call him great) human being and an interesting time and place.

LOA is one of my favorite movies, but Graves adds so much depth and insight

Highly recommend

a more accessible version of the seven pillars

The foundation of modern Arabia and the influence of WWI and a person of honour.

An Extraordinary Complex Man

Written by a friend of Lawrence of Arabia who was also a complex educated man who was a prolific author. Has many interesting tales of Lawrence of Arabia.

Fascinating

Never a dull moment. Valuable to have a map at hand, though. Reader strikes the perfect tone.

Unbelievable!

Simply unbelievable. The most amazing epic of our time. The excellent narration is accurate and personal. I am going to have to listen to it again.