Allawi (Yale, $40) If Americans know anything at all about an Arab prince and king named Faisal, it’s likely because of a movie. In “Lawrence of Arabia,” Alec Guinness portrayed a wise and ...

The film adaptation stars Hollywood legend Peter O'Toole as Lawrence, with Alec Guinness playing Prince Faisal. This classic movie, beloved by cinephiles, was nominated for 10 Oscars in 1963 and ...

Alec Guinness played Prince Faisal, taking the part when Laurence Olivier dropped out. Guinness said he developed his Arab accent from a conversation he had with Sharif. Picture: Rex Features ...