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The Middle East, its division into countries and the creation of Israel, 1879-1919
Title
The Middle East, its division into countries and the creation of Israel, 1879-1919.
ISBN
9781851171507 (e-book)
1851171509 (e-book)
Publication
East Ardsley, Wakefield, United Kingdom : Microform Academic Publishers, [2009]
Copyright Notice Date
©2009
Physical Description
1 online resource (4 volumes (4,860 pages))
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Notes
Date range: 1879-1919.
Part of: British online archives.
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Summary
One of the authors of the Sykes-Picot agreement in 1916; Sykes' work would be the basis for carving up the Ottoman Empire after its collapse. This former Empire would be divided between Britain and France. These papers focus on Sykes' experience in military intelligence and diplomacy in the Middle East, both before and during the First World War. These records also include items on the Armenian genocide. The Zionist movement was active during this time and records of its influence upon him are included in these papers.
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British online archives
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
November 04, 2019
Contents
Foreign affairs and travel, 1888-1919
Papers regarding the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the Zionist movement, and British policy in Islamic countries, 1914-1918
Papers of Sir Mark Sykes formerly on display at Sledmere House, 1915-1917
Miscellaneous other papers.
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