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Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia

Biography & MemoirMilitary History
Pages
163
Published
1962
Language
English

Synopsis

This spellbinding biography brings to life the colorful characters and stirring battles surrounding Lawrence of Arabia. Alistair MacLean follows Lawrence as he breaks with tradition to live with Arabs, using modern-day guerrilla tactics to help them defeat the Turks and gain an independent state. Beyond the enthralling campaign details, MacLean offers valuable insight into the origins of the modern Middle East.

Prose complexity
4/10

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Biography & Memoir Military History Biography World War I

About the author

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Alistair MacLean

Alistair MacLean was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of a minister. He spent much of his childhood in Daviot, Scotland. His native language was Scottish Gaelic. During World War II he served with the Royal Navy and was released in 1946. After the war, he studied English at the University of Glasgow, and he began writing short stories for extra income. He graduated in 1953 and became a a school teacher in Rutherglen. In 1954 he won a fiction competition and Collins Publishing asked him f...