T. E. Lawrence books in order
British archaeologist, army officer and diplomat
- Lived
- 1888–1935
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- John Hume Ross, Laurence d'Arabie, Thomas Edward Shaw
T. E. Lawrence published 7 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 4 other books, beginning with Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1922).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with T. E. Lawrence
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom
T. E. Lawrence's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Travels in Arabia Deserta (1920)
Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1922)
Revolt in the Desert (1926)
Crusader Castles (Hippocrene Insider's Guides Series) (1936)
Oriental Assembly (1939)
The Essential T.e. Lawrence (1951)
The Mint (1955)
Poetry in order
Odyssey of Homer (1932)
Minorities; Good Poems by Small Poets and Small Poems by Good Poets (1972)
Other books in order
An Essay on Flecker (1937)
Selections from the Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1940)
The Home Letters of T.e. Lawrence & His Brothers (1954)
Evolution of a Revolt (1968)
Film and TV adaptations
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962)Film · from Seven Pillars of Wisdom
About T. E. Lawrence
Thomas Edward Lawrence was a British Army officer, archaeologist, diplomat and writer known for his role during the Arab Revolt and Sinai and Palestine campaign against the Ottoman Empire in the First World War. The breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and Lawrence's ability to describe them vividly in writing, earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, a title used for the 1962 film based on his wartime activities.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
T. E. Lawrence FAQ
- How many books has T. E. Lawrence written?
- T. E. Lawrence published 7 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read T. E. Lawrence's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
- What is T. E. Lawrence's last book?
- Crusader Castles (Hippocrene Insider's Guides Series) (1936).
- What is T. E. Lawrence's most famous book?
- Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1922) is T. E. Lawrence's most widely read book.
- Does T. E. Lawrence write under a pen name?
- Yes: T. E. Lawrence has also published as John Hume Ross, Laurence d'Arabie and Thomas Edward Shaw.
- Which T. E. Lawrence books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Seven Pillars of Wisdom (as Lawrence of Arabia, film, 1962).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.