"Here the author tries to explain the strong fascination that many British intellectuals have always felt for anything Arabic. Good,although her arguments are a bit heavy on the psychollogical side."
"If you want even more insight on this person and on how the British/Europeans contributed to the political foundations of many "problems" that we have today."
"Especially centred on geology and geography, and also in dignifying the English language (quite biblical prose), he didn't seem to have a good time in arabia. His book was a great influence, though."
"If you can only read one book on the subject, make it this one: it is wonderful (mind you, mainly concerned with the uncertain fate of christianity in the area,)"