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Discusses the history of the Middle East, portrays the character and customs of the Arab people, and looks at the problems that face the region
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“Intelligent and incisive . . . Mr. Lamb has the first-rate reporter’s tools, and he uses them to relate, with compelling detail, who the Arabs are.” —"The New York Times Book Review"
“Perhaps the best effort to examine the Middle East using a mixture of anecdote, description, and analysis to bring the region to life.” —"Los Angeles Times"
“A thoughtful closeup study of the Arab peoples, based on firsthand observation and on knowledge of their history. . . . An excellent piece of writing and persuasion.” —"The New Yorker"
“Neither pretentious nor polemical . . . A valuable contribution toward knocking down stereotypes.” —"The Boston Globe
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Intelligent and incisive . . . Mr. Lamb has the first-rate reporter s tools, and he uses them to relate, with compelling detail, who the Arabs are. The New York Times Book Review
Perhaps the best effort to examine the Middle East using a mixture of anecdote, description, and analysis to bring the region to life. Los Angeles Times
A thoughtful closeup study of the Arab peoples, based on firsthand observation and on knowledge of their history. . . . An excellent piece of writing and persuasion. The New Yorker
Neither pretentious nor polemical . . . A valuable contribution toward knocking down stereotypes. The Boston Globe
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"Intelligent and incisive . . . Mr. Lamb has the first-rate reporter's tools, and he uses them to relate, with compelling detail, who the Arabs are." --The New York Times Book Review
About the Author
David Lamb is an eight-time Pulitzer Prize nominee who has traveled the world for 25 years as a Los Angeles Times correspondent. He is the author of six widely praised books.
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- PublisherRandom House USA Inc
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0394544331
- ISBN 13 9780394544335
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages351
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