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Lawrence of Arabia: The Life, the Legend

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I have been fascinated with T.E. Lawrence for most of my life. I'm a bit puzzled by it really, since I despise Britain's colonial meddling throughout the world and find war very distasteful, as well. I own Lawrence's "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" which is really the best source for learning about his life and work in the Middle East. There are other books out there which are biographical that contain far more substance than this book but the real treasure here is the many, many photographs taken by Lawrence himself. The photography in this book really gives you a sense of how he saw the world, beginning with his family until his death. This is more of a coffee table book, but worth having if you are an admirer of this very interesting man.

Being a die-hard Lawrencian for 30 years, I really enjoyed this companion book to the exhibit done at the Imperial War Museum in London. Malcom Brown does another fine job of locating photos, letters and information and then presenting them in chapters to represent different phases of T.E.'s life---there were even a few items that were new to me and enjoyed discovering something "new" after all these years.
I'd recommend this book as a fine introduction to the life of T.E.Lawrence for a first timer and if you're into T.E. then what are you waiting for---add this book to your collection.
If you get hooked then you'll have to read Malcom Brown's other Lawrence related books and see his BBC documentary as well.
"Meek"

If your a fan T.E. Lawrence, this book is a must have for all serious Lawrence collectors. The book has amazing pictures and is full of information.

Saw the exhibit in London the book is based on and loved it. Book does a great job of covering the show and his life. Not just his time in WW 1. Easy to read with lots of photos.