James Barr

A Line in the Sand: Britain, France and the Struggle That Shaped the Middle East

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ISBN 13:: 9781847394576
author:: James Barr
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Simon & Schuster UK
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 13 x 3.6 cm
Genre:: History, Britain & Ireland, , 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, International relations, Middle Eastern history, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain, History / Middle East / General, British Isles, France, Middle
Condition:: New
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A Line in the Sand by James Barr tells the story of a pivotal era in the Middle East, when two world powers, Britain and France, secretly agreed to divide the region between them. The deal, struck in 1916, had far-reaching consequences, shaping the fate of the Middle East for decades to come.

Through newly declassified papers from the British and French archives, Barr brings this overlooked clandestine struggle back to life, revealing the intricate web of intrigue and espionage that led to the creation of modern-day countries. The book sheds light on the complex relationships between politicians, diplomats, spies, and soldiers, including key figures such as T. E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, and Charles de Gaulle.

By examining the events of this period, Barr explains how the old antagonism between Britain and France contributed to the modern rivalry between the Arabs and the Jews, and ultimately led to war between the British and the French in 1941 and between the Arabs and the Jews in 1948. A gripping and insightful account, A Line in the Sand offers a fresh perspective on a crucial chapter in modern history.

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