Hero : the life and legend of Lawrence of Arabia /

The acclaimed author of the "New York Times"-bestseller "Ike" returns with a definitive new biography of the legendary British scholar, adventurer, soldier, and hero who became a myth in his lifetime--T.E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia.

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Main Author: Korda, Michael, 1933- (Author)

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: New York : Harper, c2010.

Edition: 1st ed.

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Call Number: D568.4 .L45 K67 2010

Table of Contents:
  • "Who is this extraordinary pip-squeak?"
  • Aqaba, 1917 : the making of a hero
  • "The family romance"
  • Oxford, 1907-1910
  • Carchemish : 1911-1914
  • Cairo : 1914-1916
  • 1917 : "The uncrowned king of Arabia"
  • 1918 : triumph and tragedy
  • In the great world
  • "Backing into the limelight" : 1920-1922
  • "Solitary in the ranks"
  • Apotheosis
  • Epilogue: Life after death.