Seven Pillars of Wisdom
(1926) is the autobiographical account of
T. E. Lawrence
, also known as
Lawrence of Arabia
, detailing his experiences during the
Arab Revolt (1916-1918)
against the Ottoman Empire during
World War I
. The book is part
history
, part
memoir
, and part
philosophical reflection
, offering insight into Lawrence's role in guerrilla warfare, his relationships with Arab leaders, and his internal struggles with loyalty, identity, and imperialism.