Phillip Knightley & Colin Simpson – The Secret Lives of Lawrence of Arabia 1975 1st Turkish Book Turkey

Phillip Knightley & Colin Simpson – The Secret Lives of Lawrence of Arabia (Lavrens’in Gizli Hayatı) – Sebil Yayınları 1975 First Edition

Description:

This is the 1975 first Turkish edition of The Secret Lives of Lawrence of Arabia (Lavrens’in Gizli Hayatı) by Phillip Knightley and Colin Simpson, published by Sebil Yayınları. The original work was first published in 1969 and examines the life, career, and legend of T. E. Lawrence, drawing on historical records and personal papers.

The book takes a critical look behind the famous image of “Lawrence of Arabia,” examining his role during the Arab Revolt, his relationships with British and Arab political figures, his military and intelligence activities, and the events that contributed to the creation of his legendary public image. Rather than simply repeating the romanticized Lawrence story, Knightley and Simpson attempt to distinguish the historical figure from the enduring myth surrounding him.

The work is particularly interesting for its examination of Lawrence's activities in the Middle East during the First World War, including the Arab Revolt, the complex political interests of Britain and France, and the conflicting promises made during the period.

This copy is presented in hardcover with its original dust jacket and contains numerous photographs, making it especially attractive to collectors interested in T. E. Lawrence, Ottoman and Middle Eastern history, World War I, and historical photography.

Key Features:

• Authors: Phillip Knightley & Colin Simpson

• Original Title: The Secret Lives of Lawrence of Arabia

• Turkish Title: Lavrens’in Gizli Hayatı

• Publisher: Sebil Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1975

• Edition: First Turkish Edition

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Hardcover

• Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket included

• Illustrations: Numerous historical photographs and illustrations

• Subject: T. E. Lawrence, the Arab Revolt, British intelligence, and the Middle East during World War I

• Genre: Biography; Military History; Middle Eastern History; Historical Nonfiction

• Themes: War; Espionage; Politics; Arab Revolt; Imperialism; Historical Myth

• Collector Appeal: First Turkish edition, hardcover with original dust jacket and extensive photographic material