Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East

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National newspapers alerted the public to the loss of the "hero's manuscript", but the draft was not recovered. Lawrence refers to this version as "TextI" and says that had it been published, it would have been some 250,000words in length. On 13 May 1935, Lawrence was fatally injured in an accident on his Brough Superior SS100 motorcycle in Dorset close to his cottage Clouds Hill, near Wareham, just two months after leaving military service. [168] A dip in the road obstructed his view of two boys on their bicycles; he swerved to avoid them, lost control, and was thrown over the handlebars. [169] He died six days later on 19 May 1935, aged 46. [169] The location of the crash is marked by a small memorial at the roadside. [170] One of the doctors attending him was neurosurgeon Hugh Cairns, who consequently began a long study of the loss of life by motorcycle dispatch riders through head injuries. His research led to the use of crash helmets by both military and civilian motorcyclists. [171] Initially, Lawrence played only a supporting role in the show, as the main focus was on Allenby's campaigns; but then Thomas realised that it was the photos of Lawrence dressed as a Bedouin which had captured the public's imagination, so he had Lawrence photographed again in London in Arab dress. [133] With the new photos, Thomas re-launched his show under the new title With Allenby in Palestine and Lawrence in Arabia in early 1920, which proved to be extremely popular. [133] The new title elevated Lawrence from a supporting role to a co-star of the Near Eastern campaign and reflected a changed emphasis. Thomas' shows made the previously obscure Lawrence into a household name. [133] Lawrence worked with Thomas on the creation of the presentation, answering many questions and posing for many photographs. [137] After its success, however, he expressed regret about having been featured in it. [138] Emir Faisal's party at Versailles, during the Paris Peace Conference of 1919; left to right: Rustum Haidar, Nuri al-Said, Prince Faisal (front), Captain Pisani (rear), Lawrence, Faisal's servant (name unknown), Captain Hassan Khadri During the closing years of the war, Lawrence sought to convince his superiors in the British government that Arab independence was in their interests, but he met with mixed success. The secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between France and Britain contradicted the promises of independence that he had made to the Arabs and frustrated his work.

As his understanding of the Arab peoples and particularly his ability to relate to and influence their military leaders grew, he rose in importance and rank, eventually becoming a colonel. The book outlines his exploits in the campaign, which were a combination of military tactical smarts, leadership and incredible bravery in brutally dangerous conditions - terrible weather, limited supplies and usually facing an enemy of superior numbers. Most of his battles were carried out by his small band of about 600 Arab soldiers. As the war wound down, his greatest concern was to make sure that Arab lands would come under Arab control. He was also portrayed in a Syrian series, directed by Thaer Mousa, called Lawrence Al Arab. The series consisted of 37 episodes, each between 45 minutes and one hour in length. [271] Barnett, David (30 October 2022). "Revealed: T. E. Lawrence felt 'bitter shame' over UK's false promises of Arab self-rule". The Guardian . Retrieved 2 November 2022.

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The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, US TV series (1992–1993) with episodes depicting moments from Lawrence's lifeMcGurk, Stuart (12 May 2017). "Alien: Covenant is great – but the aliens are the worst thing about it". GQ . Retrieved 17 October 2017. Matt Wells, media correspondent (22 August 2002). "The 100 greatest Britons: lots of pop, not so much circumstance | Media". The Guardian . Retrieved 20 April 2020. Of the biographies of Lawrence of Arabia, MacLean's, written in 1962 at the time of the film, must, I suppose, be seen as an attempt to capitalize on that frenzy. MacLean is better known today for his adventure novels, such as The Guns of Navarone and Where Eagles Dare.