The secret lives of Lawrence of Arabia / Phillip Knightley and Colin Simpson
1969, 1st edition. London : Panther Books. Poor copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Item #393984
ISBN: 0171350103
Physical description; 331 pp., 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 18 cm. Contents; Boyhood of an outsider -- The recruit -- The game begins -- A special mission -- Revolt, Part 1: Paper promises -- Revolt, Part 2: A double act -- The road to Damascus -- Prelude to peace -- The battle at Paris -- The colonial office -- Breakdown -- Into the ranks -- Private Shaw, tank corps -- The unknown element -- Back in the RAF -- Leading from the ranks -- The two Shaws -- Death in a minor key. Subjects; Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) 1888-1935. World War, 1914-1918 Campaigns Middle East. British Middle East History 20th century. Archaeologists. Adventure and adventurers. Soldiers. Military campaigns. Torture.
Price: €10.95