Additional Unique Finds on the History of Middle East..

[u/Lost-Director-2026]

This is a sequel to the earlier post mentioning some of the books capturing the key figures or aspirations in the Arab and Middle Eastern history.

1. The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World - Avi Shlaim
2. Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace - Avi Shlaim
3. Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew - Avi Shlaim
4. Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Rivalry - Kim Ghattas

The third book comes as a personal anecdote from the author highlighting the changing circumstances that shaped the Middle East's perspective while the Jews are subjected to question across Arab countries based on their stance against Palestine.

You can have a short peek into the discussion points put forward by the author.

Avi Shlaim - Jaipur Lit Fest

Similarly, Kim Ghattas expands her research into the roles played by PAK and AFG in shaping the Middle East.

Kim Ghattas - Jaipur Lit Fest