I’ve written a review of Arabian Knight, a biography of William A. Eddy, who played a crucial role in many events that shaped American history and politics particularly as they pertain to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East in general. Soldier, spy, diplomat, businessman, academic: Eddy combined all of these effectively. He, more than any other individual, was responsible for the shape of today’s US-Saudi relations. Thomas Lippman, author of Inside the Mirage, has done an excellent job of capturing the life of a man whose life could/should span many lengthy books.