Seven Pillars of Wisdom
A Beautifully Reproduced World Classic - Special Edition Including Every Illustration
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4.3 • 18 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The definitive version of one of the greatest books ever written.
Produced from the rare 1935 edition, Apostrophe Books’ release of T.E. Lawrence’s Seven Pillars of Wisdom has all the charm of the original, plus its 58 stunning pictures and maps.
Published in 1935, Seven Pillars of Wisdom tells the story of the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918 through the eyes of the soldier who would book a place in history as the great Lawrence of Arabia.
"It ranks with the greatest books ever written in the English language. As a narrative of war and adventure... it is unsurpassable" (Winston Churchill )
"Round this tent-pole of a military chronicle, T. E. has hung an unexampled fabric of portraits, descriptions, philosophies, emotions, adventures, dreams" (E.M. Forster)
"I am not much of a hero-worshipper but I could have followed T.E. Lawrence over the edge of the world... It seems to me as certain of immortality as anything written in English for half a century" (John Buchan)
"Seven Pillars of Wisdom is one of the major statements about the fighting experience of the First World War" (Angus Calder)
"Emotional and mythic" (Guardian)
Customer Reviews
Seven Pillars of WIsdom
Though necessary for historical record (or at least consideration), the exhaustive, redundant details of Lawrences many military movements, actions, and relationships can be often overwhelming. But it is the depth of his reflections along the way, and his careful articulation of them, that makes Seven Pillars such great literature. What a journey!
Could use some proofreading...
Great work which goes without saying. This edition, however, is not without error. For example Chapter 78 follows Chapter 87.
Amazing piece of history
What an amazing adventure.