The Arab Rediscovery of Europe

The Arab Rediscovery of Europe by Rana Kabbani explores the long and complex cultural, intellectual, and political encounters between the Arab world and Europe from the medieval period to modern times. The book challenges simplistic narratives of East–West relations by highlighting how Arab travelers, scholars, and writers perceived, influenced, and interpreted Europe across centuries. Blending history, travel writing, and cultural analysis, it offers a nuanced perspective on mutual exchange, colonialism, and the shaping of modern identities between the two regions.