Lawrence The Last Crusade

Lawrence The Last Crusade is a dramatic narrative poem written by Selden Rodman. The book tells the story of T.E. Lawrence, a British soldier and diplomat who played a crucial role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The poem follows Lawrence as he embarks on a dangerous mission to unite the Arab tribes and lead them in a revolt against their oppressors. The book is divided into four parts, each detailing a different phase of Lawrence's journey. The first part introduces the reader to Lawrence and his motivations for joining the Arab Revolt. The second part describes his travels through the desert, where he meets various Arab leaders and begins to form alliances with them. The third part focuses on Lawrence's military campaigns against the Ottomans, including his famous victory at Aqaba. Finally, the fourth part explores Lawrence's disillusionment with the war and his eventual departure from the Middle East.Throughout the book, Rodman uses vivid language and imagery to bring Lawrence's story to life. The poem is written in a lyrical style, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and rhyme. The author also includes historical details and quotes from Lawrence's own writings, providing a rich and detailed portrait of this fascinating figure. Overall, Lawrence The Last Crusade is a powerful and engaging work that offers a unique perspective on the Arab Revolt and the life of T.E. Lawrence. It will appeal to anyone interested in history, poetry, or the Middle East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.