€15.99
Discover the authoritative, illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence – the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia – from The World’s Greatest Living Explorer Ranulph Fiennes
‘An excellent guide to a colourful life for readers who enjoy tales of adventure in the desert sands’ Daily Telegraph
‘Corking, rip-roaring, crisply written, full of extraordinary characters. An immaculate retelling of this cracking story’ Daily Mail
—
Thomas Edward Lawrence first set foot on the hot sands of Arabia in 1909. By 1918 there was a £20,000 price on his head.
How did this fresh-faced archaeologist, liaison and map officer end up fighting alongside guerrilla forces during the Arab Revolt?
How did a slight man journey more than 300 miles through blistering heat to capture Aqaba?
And how did an unhappy outsider take a pivotal role in peace conferences to decide the future of the Middle East?
Explorer Ranulph Fiennes tells the extraordinary story of how Lawrence gave over his life fully to this land and its peoples, while making enemies of those who sought to subjugate it . . .
—
‘Gripping. Rattles along like an enthralling Boys’ Own adventure’ Irish Independent
‘Fiennes’ own experiences certainly allow him to write vividly and with empathy’ Sunday Times
‘Elegant, subtle, sympathetic’ Wall Street Journal
In stock
Thomas Edward Lawrence first set foot on the hot sands of Arabia in 1909. By 1918 there was a 20,000 price on his head. His journey to this point has long been legend. From his first postings as archaeologist, liaison and map officer, to fighting alongside guerrilla forces during the Arab Revolt. Journeying more than 300 miles through blistering heat to capture Aqaba, to his involvement in peace conferences that decided the future of the Middle East. A legend in his own lifetime, Lawrence’s epic story has always been ripe for the retelling – but Ranulph Fiennes is no ordinary biographer.
| Weight | 0.271 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.8 × 12.8 × 2.2 cm |
| Author | |
| Publisher | |
| Imprint | |
| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 352 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | |
| Dewey | 940.415092 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
Can’t find the right book, why not give a gift card and let them find that special book.
If we don’t have the book you want, we will do our best to order it for you and often have it in a few days.
Get notified about new articles
