How accurate is T.E. Lawrence's account of The Arab Revolt in The Seven Pillars of Wisdom?

by thankscaptain

Additionally, would you consider the book a good read? I've heard that Lawrence provides some insightful moral commentary, but I sometimes lose interest in heavily embellished accounts of history. Thanks :)

Searocksandtrees

The Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a beautiful, poetic piece of literature and a fascinating memoir. Confounding at times, but worth reading IMO. Accuracy, however, has always been open to question. While you're waiting for direct answers here, here are a few threads which comment on Seven Pillars to get you started: