The title of this book may be somewhat beguiling and misleading, but if so, it can quite honestly be said to be excellent. The writers would disclaim immediately the fact that we were not engaging in politics, statesman ship, or promoting anything other than the poetry and opinions of some the greatest Arab poets, who were moved by their reaction to and praise of Arab women in general, or to a specific Arab woman, to celebrate her in poetry or to explicate her actions in narrative. This is all, well... good – and did we mention honest.