LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. The Authorized Biography of T.E. Lawrence
by [Lawrence, T.E.]; Wilson Jeremy
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- Paperback
- first
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About This Item
London: Minerva, 1989. First Edition thus. Profusely illustrated with maps and illustrations throughout. Thick, 8vo, publisher’s red illustrated wrappers. xi, 1188 pp. A very good copy with some pencil markings on the back inside flap. EARLY PAPERBACK COPY OF ARGUABLY, THE MOST SIGNIFICANTLY RESEARCHED AND VERY BEST OF THE BIOGRAPHIES OF T. E. LAWRENCE. Jeremy Wilson was appointed official biographer of Lawrence by the British Government, which meant that he had full access for the first time to papers relating to Lawrence's role in the Arab Revolt and subsequent diplomatic negotiations; he also had full access to papers controlled by Lawrence's family and Trustees. This is considered the most comprehensive biography of Lawrence to date.
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- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32004
- Title
- LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. The Authorized Biography of T.E. Lawrence
- Author
- [Lawrence, T.E.]; Wilson Jeremy
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Minerva
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1989
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- Wrappers
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