Other news, reviews, and appearances

The Guardian: “In this clear and well-written book, Jonathan Lyons delves into all sorts of musty corners to show how Arabic science percolated into the Latin world in the middle ages and helped civilise a rude society. Read the full review here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/feb/28/house-of-wisdom-review

The Wall Street Journal reviews The House of Wisdom. Read the full review.

Read Jonathan’s guest Op-ed at Juan Cole’s “Informed Comment” Blog

The Irish Times names House of Wisdom its “BOOK OF THE DAY” “THE TIMING is apt: now that Barack Obama’s America seeks conciliation rather than confrontation in the Middle East, here is a thoughtful book revealing how Islamic culture helped the West to emerge from the Dark Ages into the Renaissance. … The House of Wisdom is an exciting collection of facts and ideas that stimulate the imagination. There has always been more than oil in the Middle East.” Read the full review.

The Scotsman reviews The House of Wisdom.

The House of Wisdom on the History News Network.

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