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by T Lawrence (Author) "SOME of the evil of my tale may have been inherent in our circumstances ..." (more)
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Although 'continually and bitterly ashamed' that the Arabs had risen in revolt against the Turks as a result of fraudulent British promises of self-rule, Lawrence led them in a triumphant campaign which revolutionized the art of war. "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" recreates epic events with extraordinary vividness. In the words of E. M. Forster, 'Round this tent-pole of a military chronicle, T. E. has hung an unexampled fabric of portraits, descriptions, philosophies, emotions, adventures, dreams'. However flawed, Lawrence is one of the twentieth century's most fascinating figures. This is the greatest monument to his character and achievements.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Desert War in Arabia, Feb 28 2005
By SCOTT DIXON (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
In his book 'The Seven Pillars of Wisdom', T.E. Lawrence describes his role in the joint British-Arab effort to extirpate the Turks from Arab lands in World War I. His decision to subtitle the book 'A Triumph' is ironic, given that throughout the book he makes repeated reference to his role in the ultimate betrayal of the Arab cause at Versailles in 1919. Thankfully, this does not detract from the story itself which is by turns funny, sad, gruesome and inspiring.

Portions of this book appear to drag on interminably, especially the march to Akaba. Also, Lawrence displays a weakness for philosophizing and self-criticism which at times threatens to destroy ones interest in the story. This is, however, balanced off by (1) his unique and exciting perspectives on the strategy and tactics of desert raiding, circa 1918, and (2) by the final 200 pages describing the Allies' ultimate defeat of the Turks in August-September 1918, which is riveting.

Whether The Seven Pillars of Wisdom can be studied with profit in our time is a difficult question to answer. It is tempting to think that the innumerable little lessons concerning guerrilla warfare in Arabia will be of enduring value to some people today. In particular, Lawrence's descriptions of the complex inter-relationships between military and political strategy at the tribal level are relevatory. Even those who care little about the war itself should find much to recommend this book, including a useful geographic and socio-political sketch of Arab history, repeated and lengthy accounts of various locals in the Arabian peninsula, descriptions of Arab tribal customs and relations of this period and, finally, insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the nomadic, Bedouin mind. Ultimately, it is this information may prove most interesting and valuable in the years ahead, especially to those seeking peace and security in Arabia and beyond.

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