Seven Pillars of Wisdom

TE Lawrence. First American trade edition. New York: Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1935. In a price-clipped dust jacket (in mylar wrapper) in Very Good condition. There is a small hole on the spine of the jacket. Hardcover is in Very Good+ condition. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved copy, 672 pp. 

T. E. Lawrence’s monumental memoir, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, chronicles his role in the 1916–1918 Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule during World War I. Blending military strategy, gripping desert raids, and deep psychological insight, Lawrence weaves together detailed battlefield accounts, vivid landscapes, and introspective reflections. He captures the cultural complexities of Arab leadership, tribal dynamics, and the burdens of command. The work explores themes of identity, heroism, the costs of war, and conflicted loyalties. Its lavish descriptions and philosophical depth cement the book not only as a historical record but as a literary masterpiece—often regarded as one of the greatest English-language autobiographical works. Published posthmously.