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Seven Pillars of Wisdom

By: T. E. Lawrence
Narrated by: Roy McMillan
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Although T. E. Lawrence, commonly known as "Lawrence of Arabia", died in 1935, the story of his life has captured the imagination of succeeding generations. Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a monumental work in which he chronicles his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War. A reluctant leader, and wracked by guilt at the duplicity of the British, Lawrence nevertheless threw himself into his role, suffering the blistering desert conditions and masterminding military campaigns which culminated in the triumphant march of the Arabs into Damascus.

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Public Domain (P)2012 Naxos AudioBooks Classics Military & War Military Thought-Provoking Inspiring

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i read the abreiviated version (revolt in the desert) while travelling in jordan and lawrence was a very fine writer - camping in wadi rum made it come to life. this unabridged version of 7 pillars of wisdom keeps the reader interested and gives all sots of incites into the life of lawrence and contemporary figures involvex in the action of the arab revolt. it is of its time so be prepared for lawrences biases - how much is embellishment is hard to say. the narration was flawless it is either the best casting ever or a voice actor of incredible talenr but i was utterly engaged and convinced it was lawrence himself reading his own words.

maybe the best narration i have listened to

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I've tried to read this book in hard copy several times and never got past page 6. With Roy McMillan's reading I have listened to it right through several times. It is so easy to imagine him as the voice of Lawrence and he brings it all to life - the characters, the geography and the bouts of philosophy.

A great book really well read

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The narration was excellent and beautifully (I won’t say read as that would be an insult) performed by Mr McMillian.

The story of this adventure adds even more to the myth than I already knew, and certainly brings in details that were not covered by the brilliant David Lean film.

I will definitely look out for more Audible books by this production company and narrator.

Excellent story brilliantly told

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Powerful characters, Immense events, articulately told, beautifully read. A real gem.

[Why does Audible make me write more words than I want to for a review?]

Loved it

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A wonderful book. Well read and a joy to listen to. Very moving story full of beautiful details of Lawrence’s travels in Arabia.

Wonderful book

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.and a surprising amount of weather. Interesting if somewhat repetitive; riding, eating and the destruction of railway lines. Precise and beautiful prose, disturbing introspection. Glad to have listened to it but somewhat relieved to have made it to the end.

An overabundance of camels ...

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One of those rare books that can have a real effect on one's life. "Wordy" but stick with it, it's well worth it...

Excellent

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An excellent reading of a very personal account of the military and political battles in Arabia. The overall strategy and the day to day realities are combined to produce an enthralling and engaging account.

Enthralling!

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I enjoyed this book immensely and the reading was clear and faultless. I recommend it to everyone.

A superb book, beautifully interpreted.

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The film was a good stab at what is a difficult book. Very much of its era, written for an audience uncatered for by television and the internet.
Beautifully read though.

Not David Lean

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