Lawrence of Arabia: The Authorised Biography of T.E. LawrenceThe exploits of T.E. Lawrence as British liaison officer in the Arab Revolt, recounted in his work Seven Pillars of Wisdom, made him one of the most famous Englishmen of his generation. This biography explores his life and career including his correspondence with writers, artists and politicians. |
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... India . In any case , the Indian administration had imperial ambitions of its own in Mesopotamia . The fertile plains between the Tigris and Euphrates only needed efficient irrigation to yield an immense surplus of grain which might ...
... India . In any case , the Indian administration had imperial ambitions of its own in Mesopotamia . The fertile plains between the Tigris and Euphrates only needed efficient irrigation to yield an immense surplus of grain which might ...
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... India Office . Jacob had served in India for much of his career , and his opinion of Lawrence was typical of the views of the Anglo- Indian hierarchy . Jacob added sourly to the India Office minute : ' I quite agree I look on Lawrence ...
... India Office . Jacob had served in India for much of his career , and his opinion of Lawrence was typical of the views of the Anglo- Indian hierarchy . Jacob added sourly to the India Office minute : ' I quite agree I look on Lawrence ...
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... India in New Delhi took up the issue with Salmond , while the India Office in London contacted Trenchard . Salmond cabled Trenchard on January 4th and again the following day , reporting the mounting pressure to have Lawrence removed ...
... India in New Delhi took up the issue with Salmond , while the India Office in London contacted Trenchard . Salmond cabled Trenchard on January 4th and again the following day , reporting the mounting pressure to have Lawrence removed ...
Contents
Sense and Nonsense in the Biography of T E Lawrence | 1 |
Archaeology and Travel 18881914 | 19 |
Childhood December 1891October 1907 | 21 |
Copyright | |
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Lawrence of Arabia: The Authorized Biography of T.E. Lawrence Jeremy Wilson No preview available - 1992 |
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