Episode · EconTalk · 2025-02-24

Russ Roberts & James Barr: books mentioned on EconTalk

The Struggle That Shaped the Middle East (with James Barr)

2 books · With James Barr · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Until the end of WWI, the Middle East as we know it didn't exist. No Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, or Iraq.

Russ Roberts recommended A Line in the Sand by James Barr and International Institutions of the Middle East by James Worrall.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

We earn a commission if you buy through the store links below, at no cost to you.

1. 

   A Line in the Sand

   James Barr · at 0:24 · mentioned 2 times

   A Line in the Sand: Britain, France, and the Struggle to Shape the Middle East by James Barr is a historical examination of the geopolitical decisions made by European powers that forged modern Middle Eastern borders.

   Recommended

   “But after a little research, I discovered a book, A Line in the Sand: Britain, France, and the Struggle to Shape the Middle East by our guest, James Barr.”

   Russ Roberts The Struggle That Shaped the Middle East (with James Barr) 2025-02-24 Listen at 0:24

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   International Institutions of the Middle East

   James Worrall · at 0:24

   International Institutions of the Middle East by James Worrall is an academic study examining the organizational frameworks and political structures operating within the Middle East region.

   Recommended

   “But after a little research, I discovered a book, A Line in the Sand: Britain, France, and the Struggle to Shape the Middle East by our guest, James Barr.”

   Russ Roberts The Struggle That Shaped the Middle East (with James Barr) 2025-02-24 Listen at 0:24

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible