Omar Khayyam; a Life [Hardcover]

harold lamb (Author)

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• Hardcover
• Publisher: Doubleday, Doran; Reprint edition (1936)
• ASIN: B001E2UV6Q
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,698,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review, June 13, 2009

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Peter Laizik "History Fan" (Pinehurst, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omar Khayyam (Mass Market Paperback)

Professor Lamb gave an excellent historical overview about the life of a great poet/philosopher and also a brillant scientist, in my opinion, way ahead of his time, Omar Khayyam. If one is interested in the history and accomplishments of the former Persian Empire, this should be mandatory reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and entertaining, October 5, 2009

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Hani Alex Latif (SEVILLE Spain) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omar Khayyam (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a great book to read and certainly gives the reader an insight into the islamic world of that era. Omar el Khayyam, was one of the most renowned philosophers, mathematicians, poets of the 11th century Persia. He is a great credit to islam and his tolerance, seeking of knowledge and scientific mind would have been much appreciated today, in our world of religious fanaticism.
If you enjoyed this book, you will love "Samarkand", by Amin Maalouf, one of the best contemporary Lebanese writers, A joy to read.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History of the Assians, December 16, 2009

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Nash Black "Troubadour" (Jamestown, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omar Khayyam (Mass Market Paperback)

Harold Lamb's OMAR KHAYYAM was originally published in 1934, but this fascinating biography of the author of the RUBAIYAT and a text on algebra is as vital today as when it was written.
Contain in the story of Khayyam is the history of the Assassins and their development during the 12th century, which we are still fighting today. An important read for anyone who wants to understand the history behind our involvement in the middle east and modern day terrorists.
Nash Black, author of Indie finalists WRITING AS A SMALL BUSINESS and HAINTS.