Stanley Lane-Poole

Stanley Lane-Poole was a prominent British figure in the field of orientalism and archaeology. Here's a summary of what I know about him:

• Lifespan: Born in London on December 18, 1854, and lived until December 29, 1931 (77 years old).
• Field of Study: Orientalist and archaeologist.
• Family Background: Interestingly, Stanley came from a family with a strong tradition in oriental studies. His great-uncle, Edward William Lane, was a renowned translator of the "Arabian Nights" and an expert on Arabic culture.
• Career Highlights:
  • Completed the first book of an Arabic-English lexicon, a project initiated by his uncle.
  • Authored numerous books on Islamic history and culture, with some of his most popular works focusing on:
    • The Moors in Spain (including "The Story of the Moors in Spain")
    • Saladin and the Crusades (e.g. "Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem")
    • Mughal Empire in India
  • Potentially held positions at the British Museum based on some sources.