I need to learn about Algebraic Geometry (perhaps from in the context of finite fields) and am looking for a recommendation for a text. Now, I've already done a search and checked out what was suggested. However, they weren't what I was looking for. To be honest, I felt that the suggested textbooks were terrible. (This even included some famous ones like Hartshorne.) They all followed the format of Theorem - Proof - Theorem - Proof - etc... Although this format makes for a good reference, it has no educational value for me; in the end, I will know how to prove some specialised set of theorems but not understand what any of it really means or why anybody cares in the first place. So, I would like to focus more about the motivation and history of the field and its concepts in order to get a big-picture understanding. (I will worry about the fine technical details on my own.)
Does anyone know of such a book? I really appreciate your help!