anunderdog

anunderdog t1_iuewifh wrote

Reply to comment by MRCHalifax in Revealed: TE Lawrence felt ‘bitter shame’ over UK’s false promises of Arab self rule by Aboveground_Plush

Wow! I read he left it in a cab but either way... That is dedication. If I found a huge manuscript like that I would definitely try to find the owner. Someone probably just binned it. It's a huge book, and dry as toast so I'm not surprised it wasn't a best seller but what an adventure. I wonder why he burned his notes? Any ideas?

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anunderdog t1_iuefl0s wrote

Reply to comment by alfredpsmurtz in Revealed: TE Lawrence felt ‘bitter shame’ over UK’s false promises of Arab self rule by Aboveground_Plush

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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anunderdog t1_iueb7cu wrote

Reply to Revealed: TE Lawrence felt ‘bitter shame’ over UK’s false promises of Arab self rule by Aboveground_Plush

This is hardly a big reveal. This has been known for decades. He alluded to it in the seven pillars of wisdom, which is very long and tedious but worth a read if you are interested in the history of the region. Also he wrote that book twice, because the first time he left the manuscript in the back of a taxi!

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