Maria Graham's story is as remarkable as her work, and this biography not only narrates her life but also delves into the representation she made of herself in her published and unpublished journals, diaries, memoirs, and letters. The result of her endeavours is a literary persona that appears far removed from the controversial woman that she actually was. Who is the woman behind the texts? How did she conceive them? Was she simply one of many other adventurous and articulate female authors of the nineteenth century, or did she for some reason stand apart? This book shows how she manufactured...

PALESTINE BURNING is an analytical account of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, from its beginnings to the present time. The author appreciates the Jewish people and expresses his admiration at their contribution to the cultural development of the world, but he severely condemns Zionism. This powerful religious and political ideology followed by millions of Jews and Christians, together with the unconditional support of Israel by the United States, are the identified causes of the start and long duration of the conflict. The lack of union among the Palestinians, the deficiencies of the...