Behind the Lawrence Legend: The Forgotten Few Who Shaped the Arab Revolt

by Philip Walker

Book Overview

T. E. Lawrence became world-famous as "Lawrence of Arabia" after helping Sherif Hussein of Mecca gain independence from Turkey during the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. His achievements, however, would have been impossible without the unsung efforts of a forgotten band of fellow officers and spies. This groundbreaking account by Philip Walker interweaves the compelling stories of Colonel Cyril Wilson and a colorful supporting cast with the narrative of Lawrence...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198802277
• ISBN13: 9780198802273
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"