Book · 2013 · World War (1914-1918) fast (OCoLC)fst01180746
Lawrence in Arabia
War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East
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Because it's about neither here nor now the book is Scott Anderson's Lawrence in Arabia War deceit Imperial Folly and the making of the modern Middle East Tina.
The best things said about it
So you were last on the podcast to talk about your previous book Lawrence in Arabia which came out in 2013 and which of course feels like now centuries ago.
Why people recommend it
Lawrence in Arabia by Scott Anderson is a sweeping history that examines the geopolitical turbulence, imperial deceit, and secret diplomacy that shaped the modern Middle East during the First World War. The book was enthusiastically highlighted on The Book Review by Pamela Paul, who featured it in her reading segment as an engaging exploration of historical events set far away from contemporary concerns, ultimately reiterating her recommendation of the text at the close of the episode. Later, host Gilbert Cruz welcomed the author back to the podcast to discuss subsequent writing projects, drawing thematic parallels between Anderson's focus on clandestine operations and his prior exploration of imperial power dynamics in the Middle East. The hosts and guests praised the meticulous historical scope of the work, emphasizing how Anderson brilliantly illuminated the complex web of foreign agents and local actors whose decisions continue to reverberate across the modern political landscape.
Every mention
Pamela Paul because it's about neither here nor now the book is Scott Anderson's Lawrence in Arabia War deceit Imperial… 2
“because it's about neither here nor now the book is Scott Anderson's Lawrence in Arabia War deceit Imperial Folly and the making of the modern Middle East Tina”
“and I read Lawrence in Arabia War deceit Imperial Folly and the making of the modern Middle East by Scott Anderson”
Gilbert Cruz so you were last on the podcast to talk about your previous book Lawrence in Arabia which came out in 2013… 2
“so you were last on the podcast to talk about your previous book Lawrence in Arabia which came out in 2013 and which of course feels like now centuries ago”
“well speaking of selling out people it seems to me also that one of the links between this book and Lawrence in Arabia at least to this reader feels like they're both very concerned with questions of empire”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“we're joined Now by Scott Anderson the author of the bestselling Lawrence in Arabia who in this week's issue reviews doomed to success”
“Now by Scott Anderson the author of the bestselling Lawrence in Arabia who in this week's issue reviews doomed to success the US Israel relationship from Truman to Obama by Dennis Ross”