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Every book Spencer Ackerman recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Spencer Ackerman recommended two significant historical books during his appearance on The Ezra Klein Show. First, he suggested reading The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by historian Rashid Khalidi, describing it as a very accessible Palestinian history spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to the early twenty-first century. Second, Ackerman recommended Israel's Secret Wars, co-authored by Benny Morris and his former Guardian colleague Ian Black. He noted that this book provides a history of the rise of Israeli intelligence services and their role in statecraft, while also featuring incredible stories that are astonishing to believe are true. Through these detailed recommendations, Ackerman directed listeners toward comprehensive historical texts that examine the complexities, intelligence operations, and foundational conflicts of the Middle East, offering deep insights into the region's turbulent political history and international relations.

Books recommended by Spencer Ackerman

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  1. Israel's Secret Wars

    Ian Black · Recommended · 1 episode

    Israel's Secret Wars by Ian Black and Benny Morris is a detailed historical overview of the rise of the Israeli intelligence services and their profound impact on statecraft.

    Recommended
    “and then finally I would recommend Benny moris and my former Guardian colleague Ian Black's book Israel's Secret Wars which is a history of the rise of the Israeli intelligence services and their role in statecraft in Israel also has some simply incredible stories that are amazing to believe or true”
    The Ezra Klein Show The Jewish Left Is Trying to Hold Two Thoughts at Once 2023-10-24 Listen at 1:02:02
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Hundred Years' War on Palestine

    Rashid Khalidi; Francisco Ramos · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi is a comprehensive historical account examining the century-long conflict through Palestinian perspectives and Zionist documents.

    Recommended
    “Ezra first I would recommend reading the 100 Years War on Palestine by the historian that is a Palestinian a very accessible Palestinian history as prey to the conflict beginning in the you know beginning of the 20th century to the early 21st”
    The Ezra Klein Show The Jewish Left Is Trying to Hold Two Thoughts at Once 2023-10-24 Listen at 1:01:13
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Jewish Left Is Trying to Hold Two Thoughts at OnceThe Ezra Klein Show2023-10-242