In this meticulously researched work, Nasser al-Huzaimi provides a historical chronicle of book burning and the destruction of libraries throughout Arab history. The book documents significant events of biblioclasm driven by political, religious, and sectarian motives, from the early Islamic era to modern times. It explores the suppression of knowledge and intellectual dissent, shedding light on the motivations behind these acts and their devastating impact on cultural heritage. This work serves as a critical examination of censorship and the fragility of intellectual history in the Arab world, making it an essential resource for historians and researchers.