Superb research on the part of the author results in a magnificent book on a truly larger-than-life personality. One follows not only the life of this brilliant, dynamic and forceful personality but gives us an insight into the historical background Both of the regions in Which he lived but so Explains the background and complexities of the beliefs, religions and thus tensions in the areas. Although he Continuously Proved himself the foremost Orientalist in state exams he Remained modest and this characteristic he retained even through his troublesome relationship with many others whilst in Africa. The author succeeded in making one totally spellbound and mesmerized Throughout the book and it is one Which I Will certainly reread maybe more than once.
