TY - BOOK AU - Lawrence,T.E. TI - Seven pillars of wisdom SN - 9781853264696 AV - D568.4 .L4 2015 PY - 2015/// CY - New York PB - Open Road Integrated Media KW - Arabs KW - Bedouins KW - Wahhābīyah KW - Arabian Peninsula KW - Social life and customs N2 - The classic account of war and adventure in the Middle East that transformed T.E. Lawrence into Lawrence of Arabia Originally intended as a study of the great cities of the Middle East, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is T.E. Lawrence's masterful account of the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. As a liaison officer for the British Forces in North Africa, Lawrence advised local tribesmen in their rebellion against the Ottoman Turks. He fought alongside future king Emir Faisal and played a crucial role in convincing rival Arab leaders to coordinate their efforts. A fascinating blend of autobiography, military history, and adventure story, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a towering literary achievement befitting the man known around the world as Lawrence of Arabia. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices ER -