Seven
Pillars of Wisdom is an unusual and rich work. It encompasses an account of the
Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War alongside general
Middle Eastern and military history, politics, adventure and drama. It is also
a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia'.Lawrence is a fascinating
and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer
shines through on every page of this, his masterpiece. Seven Pillars of Wisdom
provides a unique portrait of this extraordinary man and an insight into the
birth of the Arab nation.
(Summary from Goodreads.com)
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