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Harold Lamb

Harold Lamb

Harold Lamb was an American novelist, historian, and screenwriter known for his works focusing on the history and cultures of Asia and the Middle East.

Lived
1892–1962
Nationality
American
Language
English

Harold Albert Lamb was an American writer, novelist, historian, and screenwriter. Throughout his career, Lamb focused his literary and historical attention on Asia and the Middle East, producing both fiction and nonfiction works centered on these regions.\n\nLamb was a strong advocate for inclusive literature and history. He actively challenged the Eurocentric perspective of contemporary historical studies, expressing frustration with the tendency of historians to focus almost exclusively on Western Europe while ignoring the vast history of the East. Through his writing, Lamb sought to dismantle these geographic biases and present a more comprehensive view of global history.