Book · 2026 · History
The Cauldron
The Making of the Modern Middle East
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And that is what he does in his brilliant, best-selling new book, The Cauldron, the making of the modern Middle East.
Why people recommend it
The Cauldron by Simon Sebag Montefiore is a compelling historical work that explores the making of the modern Middle East. The book received high praise from Bari Weiss when she hosted the author on her podcast, Honestly with Bari Weiss. Weiss introduced the text at the beginning of the episode, describing it as a brilliant and best-selling new publication that expertly captures the complex history and geopolitical shifts of the region. Throughout the discussion, she expressed a deep admiration for the research and narrative style present in the work. Furthermore, Weiss strongly recommended that her listeners seek out a related interview featuring the author that was published in the Wall Street Journal with Tunku Varajan, calling that conversation phenomenal. By highlighting both the book itself and the accompanying media appearances by the author, Weiss underscored the significant value and timely relevance of Montefiore's historical analysis for anyone seeking to understand the intricate developments that shaped the contemporary Middle East through a thorough and engaging narrative approach.
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Bari Weiss And that is what he does in his brilliant, best-selling new book, The Cauldron, the making of the modern Mi… 2
“And that is what he does in his brilliant, best-selling new book, The Cauldron, the making of the modern Middle East.”
“One of the things that I've loved about this book and I've loved about a lot of the interviews you've given, and I, I really recommend the one, uh, that was in the wall street journal with, uh, Tunku Varajan on it's, it's phenomenal.”
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“And my only regret is I can't start the book with it now. But, you know, there's always the paperback.”