Bath Radical Reading

“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” – Fran Lebowitz

Bath Radical Reading Bath Radical Reading is a small informal group, meeting to discuss books, authors and ideas to change the world.

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' Margaret Mead

For our first meeting in November our book will be Israeli historian Ilan Pappe 's book 'Ten Myths About Israel' .

In this groundbreaking book, Ilan Pappe examines the most contested ideas concerning the origins and identity of the contemporary state of Israel.

Ilan Pappe is an Israeli historian and socialist activist. He is a professor with the College of Social Sciences and International Studies at the University of Exeter, director of the university's European Centre for Palestine Studies, and co-director of the Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies.

'This book is an absolute must for an interested public, the political and the media class to understand what Israel is all about.' American Herald Tribune

'Along with Edward Said, Ilan Pappe is the most eloquent writer of Palestinian history.' New Statesman

'Ilan Pappe is Israel’s bravest, most principled, most incisive historian.' John Pilger

'One of the most prominent Israeli political dissidents living in exile … He is also one of the few Israeli students of the conflict who write about the Palestinian side with real knowledge and empathy.' Avi Shlaim, Guardian

If you're interested... Please book a ticket - there's no charge but numbers are limited to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute.

Order your copy of the book from Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights and support one of Bath's wonderful independent bookshops. Order by email at books@mrbsemporium, or by phone 01225 331155 and they can have the book ready for collection the next day.

Title: Ten Myths About Israel

Author: Ilan Pappe

Publisher: Verso