Lawrence of Arabia An in-depth glance at the life of a 20th Century legend by Ranulph Fiennes

Lawrence of Arabia An in-depth glance at the life of a 20th Century legend by Ranulph Fiennesn enthralling and illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence the inspiration for the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia from ""The World's Greatest Living Explorer"" Ranulph FiennesCo opted by the British military, archaeologist and adventurer Thomas Edward Lawrence became involved in the 1916 Arab Revolt, fighting alongside guerilla forces, and made a legendary 300 mile journey through blistering heat. He wore Arab dress, and strongly identified with the

n enthralling and illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence - the inspiration for the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia - from ""The World's Greatest Living Explorer"" Ranulph FiennesCo-opted by the British military, archaeologist and adventurer Thomas Edward Lawrence became involved in the 1916 Arab Revolt, fighting alongside guerilla forces, and made a legendary 300-mile journey through blistering heat. He wore Arab dress, and strongly identified with the people in his adopted lands.By 1918, he had a e20,000 price on his head.Despite people's fascination, Lawrence has long remained unknowable, one of history's most enigmatic explorers. But with in-depth knowledge of what it takes to venture into the unknown, this authoritative biography from explorer Ranulph Fiennes at last brings enthralling insight and clarity to this remarkable life.

Ranulph Fiennes is the only man alive ever to have travelled around the Earth's circumpolar surface (more people have been on the Moon!). His record-breaking expeditions include travel by riverboat, hovercraft, man-haul sledge, skidoo, Land Rover and skis. He is also the bestselling author of titles such as Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know, and the biography Captain Scott.