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100 1 _aGraves, Robert,
_d1895-1985
245 1 0 _aLawrence and the Arabs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-07-11
520 _a"Lawrence and the Arabs" by Robert Graves is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and adventures of T.E. Lawrence, famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, detailing his influence on the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The narrative aims to paint a complex picture of Lawrence's character, his motivations, and his relationships with the Arab leaders he worked alongside. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent behind writing a comprehensive account of Lawrence after obtaining his consent. Graves describes Lawrence's multifaceted identity, emphasizing his self-imposed labels over time and his disdain for the glorification of his persona. The narrative reveals details about Lawrence's upbringing, his academic interests, particularly in archaeology, and his initial travels that ultimately set the stage for his critical involvement in the revolt. Lawrence's deep connection to the Bedouin culture, his remarkable physical prowess, and his psychological struggles between his dual identities as a Westerner and a companion to the Arabs are sketched out, laying a foundation for a deeper exploration of his role in shaping Middle Eastern history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Jonathan Cape, 1927
653 _aMiddle East -- History
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- Biography
653 _aSoldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Middle East
653 _aLawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888-1935
700 1 _aPerry, Herry,
_d1893-1962
700 1 _aKennington, Eric,
_d1888-1960
856 4 _uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015003454272
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74014
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