Book · 2005 · History
The Yom Kippur War
The Epic Encounter That Transformed the Middle East
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I want to recommend to listeners two books. We'll link to uh Abraham Rabinovich's book of the Yom Kippur War and Michael Oren's book of the Six-Day War uh Six Days of War.
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The Yom Kippur War by Abraham Rabinovich is a comprehensive historical account detailing the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict. During an episode of EconTalk titled Matti Friedman on Leonard Cohen and the Yom Kippur War, broadcast in June 2022, guest Matti Friedman discussed the historical context of the conflict and shared recommendations with the audience. Specifically, Friedman advised listeners to explore two notable historical books covering major Middle Eastern military engagements. He mentioned Abraham Rabinovich's book dedicated to the Yom Kippur War alongside Michael Oren's work titled Six Days of War, which focuses on the Six-Day War. Friedman highlighted these texts as valuable resources for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the geopolitical events and military histories that shaped the region. Listeners interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the operational and political realities of these pivotal historical moments were encouraged by Friedman to pick up both publications for further reading and historical context.
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Matti Friedman I want to recommend to listeners two books. We'll link to uh Abraham Rabinovich's book of the Yom Kippur Wa… 1
“I want to recommend to listeners two books. We'll link to uh Abraham Rabinovich's book of the Yom Kippur War and Michael Oren's book of the Six-Day War uh Six Days of War.”


