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A line in the sand
Book • 2021
A Line in the Sand by James Barr delves into the complex history of how Britain and France carved up the Middle East after World War I, focusing on the Sykes-Picot Agreement and its lasting impact.
The book reveals a tale of intrigue, espionage, and violence, involving figures like T.E.
Lawrence and Winston Churchill, and explores how these events continue to influence the region today.
The book reveals a tale of intrigue, espionage, and violence, involving figures like T.E.
Lawrence and Winston Churchill, and explores how these events continue to influence the region today.
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Russ Roberts
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The Struggle That Shaped the Middle East (with James Barr)
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Anita Anand
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38. Sykes-Picot: Carving up the Middle-East
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Jonny Dymond
Jeremy Bowen: Making Sense of the Modern Middle East, Part Two
