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Every book Mohammed El-Kurd recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Mohammed El-Kurd has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of July 24, 2023.
- Mohammed El-Kurd has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 24, 2023.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 24, 2023.
- The 2 books Mohammed El-Kurd has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 24, 2023: The Hundred Years' War on Palestine and The Jewish State.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Mohammed El-Kurd aired on July 24, 2023.
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Mohammed El-Kurd has appeared on interview programs like the Lex Fridman Podcast to discuss the history, politics, and human experiences associated with Palestine. During his podcast appearance, El-Kurd recommended Rashid Khalidi's The Hundred Years' War on Palestine, praising it as an exceptionally clear synopsis of historical events that effectively traces the Zionist movement, often utilizing the movement's own documentation and words. He emphasized that people genuinely need to read this work to understand the comprehensive history of the region. Additionally, El-Kurd discussed historical correspondence and political foundations by referencing Theodor Herzl's book The Jewish State. He noted the interactions and dynamics between early Zionist planners, such as Herzl, and local historical figures like the mayor of Jerusalem. Through these references and recommendations, El-Kurd underscores the necessity of engaging with historical texts to comprehend the roots and ongoing realities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Books recommended by Mohammed El-Kurd
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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi is a comprehensive historical account examining the century-long conflict and displacement of Palestinians through the lens of settler colonialism.
Recommended“a great book to recommend is the 100 year the Hundred Years War on Palestine um that's the you know traces the Zionist movement oftentimes in designists own words”
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The Jewish State
The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl is a foundational political pamphlet that outlined the vision for a modern homeland for the Jewish people and catalyzed the modern Zionist movement.
Discussed“even like in the early early correspondence between the mayor of Jerusalem and herzl who wrote the Jewish State you know the generosity through which uh the Palestinian mayor was talking to herzl who was plotting to take over his land is impressive”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #391 – Mohammed El-Kurd: Palestine | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2023-07-24 | 3 |