AVI SHLAIM: Memoirs of An Arab Jew
Listen now
Description
Emeritus Professor at Oxford University and renowned historian Avi Shlaim has written many books over the years about the Middle East. His most recent release is much more personal. 'Three Worlds, Memoirs of an Arab Jew' is an intimate look at the Shlaim family's journey from upper class Jews in Baghdad to their reluctant move to Israel two years after the state was established in 1948. We had a timely conversation about division in Israeli society, his own journey of disenchantment, and his views on the unfolding situation in Gaza.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More Episodes
Donald Trump is arguably the most famous person - and most polarising political figure - on the planet. Few people know him more personally, or understand his upbringing better than his nephew, Fred Trump III. Fred was kind enough to chat with me about his bestselling book, All In The Family, an...
Published 10/01/24
Published 10/01/24
We've all heard the famous saying, that at one point in time the sun never set on the British Empire. But, what is its lasting impact and complex legacy? How much does reflecting back on the past assist in understanding the present? Author Sathnam Sanghera has explored the impact of Britain's...
Published 09/24/24