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

Empire

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Religious Roots and Geopolitical Ambitions in the Middle East

This chapter explores the religious motivations and educational backgrounds of influential figures during the Sykes-Picot Agreement, revealing how biblical interpretations influenced their understanding of the Middle East. It also examines the geopolitical tensions between British and French agendas amid the decline of the Ottoman Empire.

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