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alfredpsmurtz t1_iuee5t5 wrote

Didn't know the wrote it twice fact I read the book many, many years ago as I found TE Lawrence an intriguing character who came out of a unassuming position to become a leader of so many disparate groups in the region.

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anunderdog t1_iuefl0s wrote

Yes. His story is fascinating. I saw David Lean's film when I was young and was inspired by it. The film is so much more exciting, but the book is obviously more accurate and insightful. I was quite disappointed when I found out Lawrence wasn't actually in the charge of Aquaba because he accidentally shot his camel 🐪

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