Book with brief summaries of why certain countries/factions are at odds

October 20, 2023 7:25 AM

Many years ago, I read a great book based off a MeFi recommendation. I need help finding it again. It was short historical summaries, maybe 5-10 pages long each, with a high level summary of rationale for conflicts within the world (think India/Pakistan, USA/Cuba, Israel/Palestine, etc.). I seem to recall it as even-handed and factual, rather than editorial. Any ideas?
posted by evadery to Media & Arts (5 answers total)

Best answer: Who Hates Whom by Bob Harris, awesome little book.
posted by veery at 7:40 AM on October 20, 2023

It is 20 years old now, but I learned a lot from What Every American should know about the rest of the world
posted by soelo at 7:47 AM on October 20, 2023

For a very contrarian take, Gary Brecher's The War Nerd
posted by rtimmel at 9:35 AM on October 20, 2023

Maybe Prisoners of Geography?
posted by chbrooks at 5:09 PM on October 20, 2023

Seconding Prisoners of Geography!
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty at 6:40 AM on October 21, 2023