First published 2010
T.E. Lawrence earned his reputation through his writings and his role in the British-backed Arab Revolt during World War I. The man history remembers as "Lawrence of Arabia" lived from 1888 to 1935, becoming both celebrated and mysterious in equal measure. While the 1962 film brought his story to popular culture, Lawrence himself was a complex figure who defied easy categorization. Michael Korda presents an authoritative examination of this British scholar turned Middle Eastern warrior across 784 pages. The biography captures Lawrence's multifaceted nature as both intellectual and man of action. Korda demonstrates why this enigmatic adventurer merits deeper understanding beyond his Hollywood portrayal. The work spans 699 pages of main text with extensive notes, offering readers a comprehensive portrait of one of the early twentieth century's most intriguing figures.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, adventure, non-fiction, military-history, adventurers
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: complex-protagonist, historical-figure
Setting: Middle East, Britain
Period: 1888-1935, World War I
699 pages · Hardcover · Harper