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Seven Pillars of Wisdom

By: T. E. Lawrence
Narrated by: Roy McMillan
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Although T. E. Lawrence, commonly known as "Lawrence of Arabia", died in 1935, the story of his life has captured the imagination of succeeding generations. Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a monumental work in which he chronicles his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War. A reluctant leader, and wracked by guilt at the duplicity of the British, Lawrence nevertheless threw himself into his role, suffering the blistering desert conditions and masterminding military campaigns which culminated in the triumphant march of the Arabs into Damascus.

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The Seven Pillars of Wisdom is written in what feels like a rather arcane, Gothic-style sermon-like English. This seems an odd choice because T. E. Lawrence is felt to be a modern figure in British history: his story is set during the mechanized 1914-1918 war, but in the middle-east, rather than the trenches of Europe. The book, because of its style is difficult at the start, but then through its moral complexity, its astonishing closeness to the motivation and events of the the life of T. E. Lawrence, the story becomes compelling. At its heart, and what makes the book profound, is the fact that is a moral journey within war, not just the memoir of a skilful soldier, or a story of blood and guts. In the end the intricate reading, and the polite British style of the reader, all make for an emotional and astonishing story. It is very good to have this audio-book and while its length and its complexity takes some effort to embrace, this challenge matches the scope of the story, the quality of the writing and the understanding it gives to the reader of T. E. Lawrence, and the books as a basis for an understanding of the contemporary politics and struggles of the present middle-east.

Hard to Start, then Astonishing

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I am trying to get through this. Tried the book as well. Its very difficult. Maybe I should have tried the shorter version. But beautifully read.

Pheww a long slog

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i read the abreiviated version (revolt in the desert) while travelling in jordan and lawrence was a very fine writer - camping in wadi rum made it come to life. this unabridged version of 7 pillars of wisdom keeps the reader interested and gives all sots of incites into the life of lawrence and contemporary figures involvex in the action of the arab revolt. it is of its time so be prepared for lawrences biases - how much is embellishment is hard to say. the narration was flawless it is either the best casting ever or a voice actor of incredible talenr but i was utterly engaged and convinced it was lawrence himself reading his own words.

maybe the best narration i have listened to

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I found this account of TE Laurence military life and experiences to be absorbing .It reminded me of the SAS clandestine black military activities so many years later .For a young leader fluent in Arabic to truly inspirational a true leader of men .
who died before his time .

Lawrence ranks up there a great military leaders

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beautifully written and honest account - puts the modern ex-special forces accounts to shame. His insight into him and his motives is brutally candid. Wonderfully read

Fabulous

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