Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Central figure in the chapter, depicted as a charismatic and strategic leader of the Arab Revolt.
V
Sent to Damascus to discuss revolt, forced to live as Jemal's guest, endures insults and witnesses hangings, communicates secretly with his father, and finally raises the Arab flag.
Book I: The Discovery of Feisal
Discovered as the leader with necessary fire and reason, providing a flank-threat from Jebel Subh.
XI
Mentioned as having been beaten out of Kheif and now at Hamra.
XII
The leader Lawrence sought; described as tall, slender, and tensely waiting.
XIII
Describes the revolt's beginning, the massacre at Awali, his strategic withdrawal, and his plan to threaten Medina from multiple sides.
XIV
Shows masterful tact and command of conversation, governing men unconsciously.
XV
Discusses artillery needs with Lawrence, receives promises of British aid, and commands a tribal army.
Book II: Opening the Arab Offensive
Lawrence reaches Feisal's camp; they decide to shift focus to the railway flank and move the base to Wejh.
XVII
Has moved to Wadi Yenbo, organizing his forces and considering an expedition to take Wejh.
XVIII
Commands the army at Nakhl Mubarak, calmly manages the crisis, and moves camp to restore order.
XIX
Demonstrates patient command, humor, and routine leadership during morale crisis.
XX
Offers Lawrence Arab dress, leads forces in battle, retreats to Yenbo, and coordinates defense.
XXI
Appeals to Murray for demonstration; considers moving to Wejh but fears for Yenbo and Rabegh; receives direct order from his father to proceed.
XXII
Feisal is portrayed as a dedicated leader, planning the march to Wejh and reorganizing the army with mounted infantry and tribal forces.
XXIII
Leads the Arab army; receives updates and leads a ceremonial march with his bodyguard.
XXIV
Leads the army, writes letters to tribal leaders, and maintains morale during the march.
XXV
Leads the march, forbids wild shooting, signals halts, and receives news of Eshref's capture with joy.
XXVI
Leads the army, manages tribal disputes, and maintains discipline.
XXVII
Warned the townspeople of the attack and later appointed Maulud as Town-governor to stop looting.
Book III: A Railway Diversion
Prepares his part in the planned attack on the retreating enemy.
XXVIII
Accepts Jaafar Pasha as commander-in-chief despite his father's opposition, and skillfully counters Bremond's proposal for Akaba.
Life in Wejh
Feisal's tents are described as an opulent group; he labors day and night at politics and intervenes personally to quell a mutiny by the Ageyl.
The Gathering at Wejh
Swears new adherents, composes tribal feuds, and extends his authority over northern tribes from Wejh.
XXXI
Agrees to sacrifice immediate Arab advantage to help Allied interests by disrupting the Turkish evacuation from Medina.
XXXII
Sent Lawrence with documents regarding the situation in Medina and the need to block the railway.
XXXIV
Mentioned as a free gas; his men are contrasted with the British army.
XXXVI
Mentioned as a contrast to Abdullah, representing higher thinking and responsibility.
XXXVII
Praised as the working enthusiast driving the Arab revolt.
XXXVIII
Leads the Arab forces; welcomes Auda and supports the Akaba plan.
Book IV: Extending to Akaba
Remains in Wejh, delegating the northern expedition to Lawrence.
Nebk: Strategy and Deception
Feisal is mentioned as still in Wejh and as the recipient of Lawrence's earlier confession about hollow promises.
Book V: Marking Time
Transferred with his army to Allenby's command, marking a new phase in the Arab revolt.
LVII
Lawrence meets with Feisal at Jeida to discuss plans; Feisal writes to his father and orders his army to march on Akaba.
LVIII
Leader of the Arab army, whose arrival is awaited to continue the campaign.
LIX
Identified as the only independent Sunni prince capable of leading a unifying revolt in Syria.
LX
Lands at Akaba with his staff and troops.
LXI
Sends Sherif Mastur as mediator to Guweira to resolve tribal tensions.
LXIII
Lawrence reports to him in Akaba; provides baggage camels, camel-men, slaves, and Sherif Abdulla el Feir as mediator.
LXIV
Provides baggage camels and body-slaves for the raid.
LXV
His slave Salem is given the honor of firing the mine.
LXVII
Mentioned as the host of the old Arab woman and as the destination for the Medina women prisoners.
LXVIII
Discusses politics, organisation and strategy with Lawrence; provides three young Damascenes for the raid.
LXIX
Arab leader whose forces and reputation would be risked by a premature Deraa operation; Lawrence advises him.
LXX
Loans Ali to Lawrence and advises using Abd el Kader despite his madness.
LXXVII
His slave Hamud is mentioned as holding the exploder.
LXXVIII
Not directly present in this chapter; Ali ibn el Hussein is the Sherif on scene.
The Dogs of Harith
Mentioned as the leader of the Arab cause in the north.
LXXX
Mentioned indirectly through Lawrence's reference to the Arab Revolt; not directly present in the chapter.
Book VII: The Dead Sea Campaign
Arab leader to whom Lawrence is sent back with renewed authority.
LXXXIV
Sent cigarettes to the Medina garrison; delegated command to Zeid.
LXXXVII
Sent ammunition and food to Tafileh to improve conditions.
LXXXVIII
Lent Lawrence temporary followers Serj and Rameid.
LXXXIX
Zeid's men are on their way to Feisal; Feisal is the overarching leader of the Arab forces.
XCI
Distressed by the loss of Tafileh but reconciled after Lawrence explains the strategic shift toward Maan and Amman.
XCII
Supports the scheme to cut the railway but faces opposition from his officers.
XCIV
At Uheida; receives Lawrence and discusses operations, British failure at Amman, and tribal contributions.
XCV
Receives the news of the camels with joy, seeing it as the means to victory.
XCVII
Agrees to Lawrence's proposal and provides letters to his father, King Hussein.
XCIX
Leads the council with Rualla chiefs, inspiring them with speeches on nationality and sacrifice; works with Lawrence to win over the tribes.
CI
Engages in correspondence with Jemal Pasha, receives Allenby's warning via Dawnay, and declares his intention to take Damascus.
CIII
Lawrence reflects on Feisal as a brave, weak, ignorant spirit, trying to do work for which only a genius, a prophet, or a great criminal was fitted. He serves Feisal out of pity, a motive he feels degrades them both.
CVI
Faces humiliation from his father's proclamation, offers to resign, and later accepts a partial apology, rallying his forces for the advance on Deraa.
CVII
Arrives at Azrak with the army, including Nuri Said and Pisani's Algerians.
CVIII
Lawrence meets with him in Azrak regarding Nuri and affairs.
CXIII
Receives word of Allenby's victory and is counseled to launch a general revolt.
CXIV
Lawrence flies to Azrak to see him; he decides to add Nuri Shaalan's Rualla camel men to the column.
CXVI
Mentioned as the leader whose army is now a legendary force in the villages.
CXXII
Arrives by special train from Deraa, meets Allenby for the first time in victory, and is recognized as army commander.
List of Illustrations
Depicted in a portrait titled 'Feysal' by John.
