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Seven Pillars of Wisdom: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical account of the experiences of British Army Colonel T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") while serving as a military advisor to Bedouin forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire of 1916 to 1918. It was completed in February 1922, but first published in December 1926, originally published for the US market in 1927 as Revolt in the Desert and is the only version that was commercially released while he was alive. Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1935) is a longer form of the book at almost double the page count and released to the international market.

Quick facts about Seven Pillars of Wisdom

  • Title: Seven Pillars of Wisdom
  • Author: T. E. Lawrence
  • First published: 1905
  • Genre: arabs, bedouins, campaigns
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL830503W

Where to read Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Seven Pillars of Wisdom about?

*Seven Pillars of Wisdom* is the autobiographical account of the experiences of British Army Colonel T.

Who wrote Seven Pillars of Wisdom?

Seven Pillars of Wisdom was written by T. E. Lawrence.

When was Seven Pillars of Wisdom published?

Seven Pillars of Wisdom was first published in 1905.

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