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The Syrian Civil War: How It Started

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Fragmented Alliances: The Ottoman Empire and its Legacy in Syria

This chapter examines the Ottoman Empire's decentralized administrative structure and the rise of nationalism leading up to and during World War I. It analyzes the impact of foreign interventions on local dynamics in Syria, focusing on the tensions between various religious groups and the long-term consequences of arbitrary borders drawn by colonial powers.

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