Explore
Pricing
For Authors
Listen Now

Sign In Start free trial

Search
Explore
Library

Publish a book
Help

Revolt in the Desert

Revolt in the Desert

By T. E. Lawrence

Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $1

Revolt in the Desert

Length13h 50m

About this audiobook

In "Revolt in the Desert," T. E. Lawrence presents a vivid and granular account of the Arab Revolt during World War I, merging his personal experiences with a rich narrative style. Lawrence's prose blends the epic with the intimate, capturing the harsh realities of desert warfare, the complexities of the tribal politics, and the indomitable spirit of the Arab fighters who defied Ottoman rule. This memoir transcends conventional war literature, offering insightful reflections on colonialism, national identity, and the moral ambiguities of conflict, set against the mesmerizing backdrop of the Arabian landscape. Lawrence, often referred to as "Lawrence of Arabia," was a British archaeologist and military officer whose deep affinity for the Arab people and cultures influenced his perspective. His firsthand involvement in the revolt, coupled with his scholarly background in history and archaeology, imparts a unique authenticity to his narrative. His dual identity as both an outsider and a participant lends depth to his observations, allowing readers to engage with the nuanced dynamics of war and allegiance. Recommended for historians, literary enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by tales of courage and rebellion, "Revolt in the Desert" provides a compelling narrative that combines thrilling adventure with profound philosophical inquiry. Lawrence's reflections serve not only as historical documentation but also as an enduring meditation on loyalty and freedom, making it essential reading for those seeking to understand the complexities of the modern Middle East.

World War Rebellion Political Intrigue Journey War & Battle Espionage Survival Hero Exploration

Audiobook details

GenreHistory

Length13 hrs 50 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateAug 1, 2022

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1INTRODUCTION

21XVIII ACROSS THE LINE AGAIN

2PUBLISHER&#x27;S NOTE

22XIX SERVICES AND SERMONS

3FOREWORD

23XX RACING TO THE BRIDGE

4I STORRS GOES TO JIDDAH

24XXI TO CATCH A TRAIN

5II RIDING UP TO FEISAL

25XXII RETURN TO THE WORLD

Show all chaptersShow less

6III FEISAL AND HIS LEVIES

26XXIII FIGHTING FOR TAFILEH

7IV CHECKS AROUND YENBO

27XXIV WINTER SHUTS US DOWN

8V FEISAL STRIKES NORTH

28XXV THE SIEGE OF MAAN

9VI TACTICS AND POLITICS

29XXVI DAWNAY ATTACKS SHAHM

10VII SETTING OUT FOR SYRIA

30XXVII TRANSPORT AND SUPPLY

11VIII THE VERITABLE DESERT

31XXVIII BUXTON AND THE I.C.C.

12IX FEASTS OF THE TRIBES

32XXIX WASHING OUR LINEN

13X NOMADS AND NOMAD LIFE

33XXX IN THE ADVANCE GUARD

14XI FIGHTING TO THE SEA

34XXXI WE CUT THE MAIN LINES

15XII AKABA, SUEZ, ALLENBY

35XXXII FIGHTING UP AND DOWN

16XIII REFORMING OURSELVES

36XXXIII ROYAL AIR FORCE HELP

17XIV PRICKING THE ENEMY

37XXXIV THE TURKS CRUMPLE UP

18XV MINES IN THE RAILWAY

38XXXV JOINING THE BRITISH

19XVI VICTORY AND LOOT

39XXXVI ENTRY INTO DAMASCUS

20XVII MAKING UP OUR MINDS

40XXXVII JERRY-CABINET-MAKING

More from T. E. Lawrence

THE MINTT. E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia7h 42m$1 · $0

Lawrence of Arabia: The Man Behind the Myth (Complete Autobiographical Works, Memoirs & Letters)

Lawrence of Arabia: The Man Behind the Myth (Complete Autobiographical Works, Memoirs & Letters)T. E. Lawrence68h 7m$3 · $0

The Mint (Unabridged)

The Mint (Unabridged)T. E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia6h 23m$2 · $0

Lawrence of Arabia: The Man Behind the Myth (Complete Autobiographical Works, Memoirs & Letters)

Lawrence of Arabia: The Man Behind the Myth (Complete Autobiographical Works, Memoirs & Letters)T. E. Lawrence68h 8m$1 · $0

The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia (Unabridged)

The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia (Unabridged)T. E. Lawrence83h 28m$2 · $0

More from History

The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3

The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3Shelby Foote58h 18m$30

The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3

The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m$46 · $0

The Happiest Man on Earth

The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m$7 · $0

Where Cowards Go to Die

Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m$20 · $0

The Red RecordIda B. Wells-Barnett2h 9m$2 · $0

EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m$20

LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)

LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)Victor Hugo66h 17m$1 · $0

Sword and Scimitar

Sword and ScimitarRaymond Ibrahim14h 3m$23

Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant29h 35m$39

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6 Volume Edition)

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6 Volume Edition)Edward Gibbon179h 45m$1 · $0

JesusJames Martin18h 3m$40 · $0

WITH FIRE & SWORD Trilogy

WITH FIRE & SWORD TrilogyHenryk Sienkiewicz112h 1m$2 · $0

History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Vol. 1-7)

History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Vol. 1-7)Joseph Smith188h 55m$1 · $0

What Mattered Most

What Mattered MostTy Herndon, David Ritz5h 36m$29 · $0

The Fire Is upon Us

The Fire Is upon UsNicholas Buccola14h 43m$19 · $0

Brave MenErnie Pyle20h 4m$1 · $0

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Vol. 3

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Vol. 3William Manchester, Paul Reid53h 24m$35

Unbought and Unbossed

Unbought and UnbossedShirley Chisholm5h 11m$24 · $0

The Story of World War II

The Story of World War IIDonald L. Miller24h 53m$32

PostwarTony Judt43h 2m$40

You may also like

The American Nation: A History, Vol. 9

The American Nation: A History, Vol. 9Claude Halstead Van Tyne PhD, Albert Bushnell Hart8h 14m$20

All Blood Runs Red

All Blood Runs RedTom Clavin, Phil Keith8h 54m$27 · $0

The American Revolution (Vol. 1-3)

The American Revolution (Vol. 1-3)Robert W. Coakley, Stetson Conn, U.S. Army Center of Military History10h 21m$1 · $0

The Autobiography of the Duke of Wellington

The Autobiography of the Duke of WellingtonJoseph Moyle Sherer20h 36m$1 · $0

The First Salute

The First SaluteBarbara W. Tuchman12h 47m$23

American Military History (Vol. 1&2)

American Military History (Vol. 1&2)Richard W. Stewart, U.S. Army Center of Military History44h 57m$1 · $0

Addresses: by John A. Martin

Addresses: by John A. MartinJohn Alexander Martin10h 45m$2 · $0

The American Operations in WW2: Normandy

The American Operations in WW2: NormandyWilliam M. Hammond, U.S. Army Center of Military History1h 29m$1 · $0

A Short History of the United States

A Short History of the United StatesRobert V. Remini10h 17m$29 · $0

The American Revolution & The French Revolution

The American Revolution & The French RevolutionJohn Fiske, Charles Downer Hazen28h 23m$2 · $0

The Early Beginnings of USA

The Early Beginnings of USACarl Lotus Becker20h 49m$2 · $0

D-Day Broadcast

D-Day BroadcastJim Hodges22h 6m$25

Leading LadiesKay Bailey Hutchison6h 11m$24 · $0

The Way to WinWilliam Le Queux5h 36m$2 · $0

Churchill and Empire

Churchill and EmpireLawrence James17h 3m$23

The Flying Tigers

The Flying TigersJohn Toland3h 13m$15

The Phantom Major

The Phantom MajorVirginia Cowles8h 47m$20

Lawrence and the Arabs

Lawrence and the ArabsRobert Graves13h 39m$23 · $0

Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45

Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45Barbara W. Tuchman29h 2m$39

A Short History of Australia

A Short History of AustraliaErnest Scott14h 36m$2 · $0