Colonel Lawrence: The Man Behind the Legend

Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888–1935) — the famous British intelligence officer, archaeologist, traveler, commander, and memoir author, one of the most prominent figures of the First World War era. Films have been made about him and stories have been told for years—stories that have long since become legend. He took part in the preparation of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire; he was called the “King of the Desert” and was believed to be the leader of the Bedouins. And although Lawrence remained loyal to the British Empire, it was he who, in many ways, anticipated the idea of independent states emerging in the Middle East. In this book, created by a recognized military theory authority, you will not find a retelling of myths, but a more accurate and documentary view of his fate. B. H. Liddell Hart based his work not only on Lawrence’s own memoirs, but also on archival materials about combat operations in the Middle East. At the same time, the narrative remains dynamic and gripping. The edition will be of interest to everyone fascinated by the secrets of military and intelligence history and by the destinies of the most legendary people.

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