Lawrence of Arabia

A vivid and illuminating biography of the famed T. E. Lawrence written by “the world's greatest living explorer” Ranulph Fiennes.. As a young British intelligence officer in Cairo archaeologist and adventurer Thomas Edward Lawrence became involved in the 1916 Arab Revolt fighting alongside rebel forces against the Ottomans. He made a legendary 300-mile journey through blistering heat; he wore Arab dress; and he strongly identified with the people in his adopted lands. By 1918 he had a £20000 price on his head. Despite readers' long fascination in his story Lawrence—one of history's most enigmatic adventurers—has long remained unknowable But with in-depth knowledge of what it takes to venture into the unknown this authoritative biography from famed explorer Ranulph Fiennes at last brings enthralling insight and clarity to this remarkable life.