Lawrence of Arabia
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Keeble
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Ranulph Fiennes
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Brought to you by Penguin.
The authoritative, illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence - the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia - from "The World's Greatest Living Explorer" Ranulph Fiennes.
Thomas Edward Lawrence first set foot on the hot sands of Arabia in 1909.
By 1918 there was a £20,000 price on his head.
His journey to this point has long been legend. From his first postings as archaeologist, liaison and map officer, to fighting alongside guerrilla forces during the Arab Revolt, journeying more than 300 miles through blistering heat to capture Aqaba, to his involvement in peace conferences that decided the future of the Middle East, Lawrence gave over his life fully to this land and its people. An unhappy outsider in childhood, in Arabia, Lawrence found a home. But as he grew in notoriety and proved his worth to his Arab comrades, his Turkish enemies set their sights on his capture...
A legend in his own lifetime, Lawrence's epic story has always been ripe for the retelling - but Ranulph Fiennes is no ordinary biographer. Leading Arab troops into battle on the Arabian peninsula in a war fought fifty years later, Fiennes too discovered the wonders of these far-flung lands and the people who live there, and is one of very few who can claim a true insight into the kind of life that Lawrence lived - bold and adventurous to the end.
With detailed access to records and an in-depth knowledge of the exploration routes and mindset of those who venture into the unknown, in Lawrence of Arabia, Fiennes brings us at last to a true and full account of this mysterious adventurer who captivated the world.
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- Thomas
- 20-01-24
A Good Read
The book states that T.E Lawrence met his end on a Triumph Motorcycle,
It is well documented that it was a Brough Superior SS100, apart from that error the book is very well researched and written.
Wonderfully read.
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- Wouter Raadsen
- 01-03-24
great book, must listen!
lawrence of arabia is not well known in the netherlands, but would definitely recommend this book to everybody slightly interested in history. grwat narrator, unbelievable story and very informative!
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- Robert Skivington
- 05-11-23
Exhilarating and informative
The story of T. E. Lawrence was well read and very addictive with exciting descriptions of his personality and adventures throughout Arabia.
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- Matt
- 13-11-24
Excellent Account
Really enjoyed this, very well written and narrated account of Lawrence’s life. Really interesting chapter of history.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-01-24
Very readable
This a very readable and personal biography if that makes sense… a level of Empathy that personal experience can bring.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-05-24
A military insight
Ties together the TE Lawrence story with more military and political insight than other biographies. Disappointing that his motorcycle was incorrectly referred to as a Triumph and not The legendary Brough Superior for which he was famous, leaving this listener worried that there may be other inaccuracies.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-11-24
His loyalty to his fellow men.
I liked his total honesty and love for the men that followed him in to battle
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- Matthew
- 30-08-24
A fascinating life ultimately with a sad ending but a long legacy
I remember watching the film Lawrence of Arabia as a child and this great book gives so much additional information to his story and is well worth a listen to discover more about such an important figure in history. Again with the benefit of Sir Ranulph’s personal experience as the storyteller. Beautifully narrated.
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- Shades of Blue Q
- 17-06-24
For those who beat the clock. And who didn't.
Excellent from the first sentence too the last. Gripping; heart rendering, heart breaking, soul searching. But you really can't turn it off. Ever!
Ranulph Fiennes. Top class in so many ways. Jonathan Keeble. The absolute best of narrators. What a match.
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- shane vearer
- 22-12-24
how we are always at war,with the turkey
Good bit of history and he was a hom! which I didn't know, the Jews were in palasteine before Israel
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