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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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- 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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- 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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- Goronwy-Wyn
- 14-08-24
Great book Mr Fiennes one minor correction
T.E. Lawrence was the proud owner of seven Brough Superior motorcycles, including four SS100s. George Brough and Thomas Edward Lawrence were long-time friends and "motorcycle confreres." He named his motorcycles after his loyal friend George Brough – dubbing them George I to George VII!.
Sadly it was on Brough Superior that Lawrence died.
Having driven along the Saudi section of the Hijaz railway seeing the damage T.E. Lawrence caused all those years ago, your book framed the picture!
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- rdgreen
- 19-06-24
Inspirational and informative
Excellent account of this hero’s life both informative and inspiring throughout. Highly recommended and a great listen
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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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- M. McGuirk
- 12-01-24
A Tale of Two Hero’s
This was a retelling of an old story I never tire of hearing. It is so relevant today with the genocide of Gaza in full swing as I was listening to this story.
Oh the tangled webs we weave in our efforts to deceive, and yet so few understand the Arabs were sold down the Swany for the redistribution of Empire. Poor Faisal of Iraq a Sunni made king of the Shias who overthrew and executed him. Abdullah king of Jordan/Palestine to be shot down by a Palestinian for his betrayal of said people. And Lawrence the man who understood the implications of Englands actions reduced to being a union leader in the armed forces to try and rectify little wrongs.
The Arabs say our actions are threads weaved together to make a beautiful carpet only Allah can see. May the author of Lawrence’s actions have mercy on him.
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- LMC
- 08-05-24
A good story, well told
Ranulph Fiennes is a very capable writer of biography, particularly when he can apply lessons from his own life as he does here. Fiennes' fascinating experiences in Oman add an extra level to his account of Lawrence's career. I enjoyed this book slightly less than Fiennes' biographies of Scott and Shackleton, but this is attributable to the subject matter and not the writing. Jonathan Keeble narrates well when he confines himself to his 'normal' voice; when reading text by Lawrence he adopts a foppish falsetto that would be better suited to a member of the Drones Club. Recommended.
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