9780586034330 - Secret Lives of Lawrence of Arabia von Knightley, Phillip; Simpson, Colin (2 Ergebnisse)

Soft Cover. Zustand: VG. Reprint. 12mo. original printed paper wraps (a little rubbed & creased); pp. 331, [5 (pubs. advts.)], with illustrations. A very good copy.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Secret Lives of Lawrence of Arabia by Phillip Knightley and Colin Simpson is an investigative, revisionist look at T. E. Lawrence that cuts through the heroic myth to examine the political manoeuvring, intelligence work, and personal contradictions behind his legend. Drawing on archival material and contemporary accounts, the authors explore Lawrenceâs role in the Arab Revolt, his uneasy relationship with British authorities, and the ways his own writings shaped â" and distorted â" public memory. A provocative and influential biography, collected for its sharp journalism and its challenge to the romanticised image of âLawrence of Arabia.â.