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38. Sykes-Picot: Carving up the Middle-East

Empire

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Imperial Decisions and Historical Consequences

This chapter explores critical decisions made during a cabinet meeting that shaped imperial history, focusing on the Middle East. It highlights the contrasting views of key figures like Balfour and Lloyd George, and examines the repercussions of decisions made without proper understanding of the region's geography and politics.

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