Guerrilla History How the West Stole Democracy from the Arabs w/ Elizabeth Thompson [Remastered]
Oct 13, 2023
Professor Elizabeth Thompson joins the hosts in this remastered episode to discuss her book 'How the West Stole Democracy from the Arabs.' They explore the historical context of the Syrian Arab Congress of 1920, challenging colonial narratives and examining the Arab struggle for democracy. They also delve into the erosion of democracy in Syria, the Orientalist view in Lawrence of Arabia, and promote related content for further reading.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Delay of Palestine-related Episode
02:04 • 54sec
The Importance of Professor Thompson's Work in Uncovering Hidden History
02:58 • 3min
Challenging Colonial Narratives and Examining the Arab Struggle for Democracy
06:20 • 25min
The Ottoman Empire in World War I
31:48 • 23min
Syria's Quest for Democracy
54:44 • 20min
The Erosion of Democracy in Syria
01:14:45 • 24min
The Orientalist View in Lawrence of Arabia
01:38:29 • 16min
Encouraging the audience to read and promoting related content
01:54:15 • 4min