Elizabeth Thompson
Professor of History at American University
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Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 58min
How the West Stole Democracy from the Arabs w/ Elizabeth Thompson [Remastered]
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.
