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May 8
24m 46s

#545 | The Life of Lawrence of Arabia

Leonardo English
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In part one of this three-part mini-series, we'll explore the captivating life of T.E. Lawrence, the British archaeologist and army officer known as "Lawrence of Arabia."  

Discover how he fought alongside Arabian tribesmen during World War I in their quest for independence, all while knowing an uncomfortable secret. 

  • The early life and interests of T.E. Lawrence 
  • Lawrence's work as an archaeologist in the Middle East 
  • The Ottoman Empire and World War I context 
  • Lawrence's role with Arab forces against Ottomans 
  • The strategy of guerrilla warfare and victory at Aqaba 
  • Lawrence's experience and trauma in Deraa 
  • The broken promises of the Sykes-Picot Agreement 
  • Lawrence's return to Britain and later life 
  • The lasting impact of Lawrence on the Middle East 
  • Varied perceptions of T.E. Lawrence's legacy


 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/lawrence-arabia


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Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

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