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The Orientalist: Solving the Mystery of a Strange and Dangerous Life
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A must-read for everyone who is familiar with "Ali and Nino" and is interested in the true identity of Qurban Said (aka Essad Bey, aka Lev Nissimbaum). This is one of the few cases when the adventures and exploits of an author are no less - may be quite a bit more - entertaining and exciting than the life of his heroes.
Tom Reiss did a marvelous job putting together the most convincing theory unveiling the identity of Qurban Said, and an equally admirable effort is devoted to uncovering the flaws of other theories on this subject.
Tom Reiss did a marvelous job putting together the most convincing theory unveiling the identity of Qurban Said, and an equally admirable effort is devoted to uncovering the flaws of other theories on this subject.
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May 1, 2004
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Finished Reading
May 28, 2007
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June 2, 2007
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Mar 19, 2011 08:02PM
The author is a protege of Essad Bey. His facts meld into fiction. One should not be fooled. His research is superficial. He spins a good yarn, while laughing all the way to the bank!
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