7 Pillars of Wisdom Lawrence of Arabia's Memoirs of WW1 Illustrated W/ Maps, etc
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom By T. E. Lawrence London: Jonathan Cape, 1935 First Published for General Circulation Description First general trade edition of Seven Pillars of Wisdom , published in 1935 by Jonathan Cape, London. This edition represents the first widely available public printing of Lawrence’s complete and unabridged account of the Arab Revolt during the First World War. Octavo. Original publisher’s brown cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine. Illustrated with photographic plates and maps, as issued. Copyright page states: “First published for general circulation 1935.” Condition Original brown cloth binding Gilt spine lettering present Moderate spine fading and surface wear Edge rubbing consistent with age Pages toned with light foxing Binding sound and intact Plates and maps present A solid, unrestored example in honest collectible condition. Dust jacket not present. About T. E. Lawrence T. E. Lawrence (1888–1935), widely known as “Lawrence of Arabia,” was a British archaeologist, military officer, diplomat, and writer. During World War I, Lawrence served as a liaison between British forces and Arab leaders in the Arab Revolt (1916–1918) against Ottoman rule. Working closely with Emir Faisal (later King Faisal I of Iraq), Lawrence became instrumental in coordinating guerrilla campaigns that disrupted Ottoman supply lines and contributed to Allied advances in the Middle East. Following the war, Lawrence became a complex and reluctant public figure. His fame was amplified by journalist Lowell Thomas and later immortalized in the Academy Award–winning film: Lawrence of Arabia starring Peter O'Toole . Lawrence died in 1935 following a motorcycle accident, only months before this general edition was published, further cementing his legendary status. History of the Book Seven Pillars of Wisdom is Lawrence’s monumental memoir of the Arab Revolt. It is both a military narrative and a deeply introspective, literary work reflecting on leadership, loyalty, politics, identity, and empire. The publication history is complex and significant: 1922 – A privately printed “Oxford Text,” extremely limited and rare. 1926 – A lavish subscribers’ edition published by Jonathan Cape. 1927 – Revolt in the Desert , an abridged commercial version. 1935 – First full general trade edition (this copy). The 1935 edition marked the first time the complete text was made broadly accessible to the reading public. Issued shortly after Lawrence’s death, it solidified the work’s reputation as one of the great war memoirs of the twentieth century. The book is notable not only for its historical importance but also for its literary merit. Lawrence rewrote it multiple times and was intensely concerned with style and structure. It remains a cornerstone of First World War literature and Middle Eastern military history. Significance First general publication of the complete text Issued the year of Lawrence’s death A foundational modern war memoir Important in the history of British imperial and Middle Eastern studies Dimensions: Weight - 1.88KG Height - 26cm Width - 20.5cm Thickness - 5.3cm
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