A Line in the Sand: Britain, France and the Struggle That Shaped the Middle East by James Barr - Paperback | 464 Pages | English 1
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A Line in the Sand: Britain, France and the Struggle That Shaped the Middle East by James Barr - Paperback | 464 Pages | English
by James Barr

A Line in the Sand: Britain, France and the Struggle That Shaped the Middle East by James Barr - Paperback | 464 Pages | English

¥4,300
¥4,300

Description

Explore the complex and often clandestine history of British-French rivalry in the Middle East following World War I. This book delves into the secret agreements and political maneuvering that redrew the map and set the stage for modern conflicts.

Key Features/Benefits:
  • Uncovers the untold story of the Sykes-Picot Agreement and its impact on the Middle East.
  • Details the thirty-year struggle for dominance between Britain and France, involving politicians, diplomats, spies, and soldiers.
  • Utilizes declassified papers from British and French archives for a comprehensive account.
  • Features prominent historical figures such as T. E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, and Charles de Gaulle.
  • Reveals the covert war of intrigue and espionage that shaped the region.
Specifications:
  • Author: James Barr
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Pages Count: 464
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 128 x 24 x 198mm
  • Weight: 1.05 kg
  • Release Date: 26 April 2012
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
  • ISBN-10: 9781847394576
  • ISBN-13: 978-1847394576

James Barr's "A Line in the Sand" offers a gripping narrative of ambition, betrayal, and the enduring consequences of imperial power struggles in the Middle East.

EAN: 0001847394574
Release Date: 2012-04-26

From the Manufacturer
Text reads 'THE SECRET RIVALRY THAT CARVED THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST AND STILL FUELS CONFLICT TODAY.' Vintage map or document visible in corner.
Text reads 'A GRIPPING HISTORY OF HOW BRITAIN AND FRANCE COMPETED, CONSPIRED AND CLASHED AS THEY DIVIDED THE MIDDLE EAST AFTER THE FIRST WORLD WAR.'
Text reads 'HORRIBLY ADDICTIVE' and 'INDEPENDENT' in white text on coral/orange colored background.
Text reads 'MASTERFUL' and 'STUDY' with 'SPECTATOR' in smaller text. Orange/coral colored background with white text.
Text reads 'SUPERB RESEARCH AND TELLING QUOTATIONS' - THE TIMES' on a terracotta or coral-colored background.
Text reads: 'JAMES BARR IS A HISTORIAN AND JOURNALIST SPECIALISING IN THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST AND IMPERIAL HISTORY. THROUGH METICULOUS ARCHIVAL RESEARCH AND CLEAR NARRATIVE STYLE, COMPLEX GEOPOLITICAL HISTORY IS ACCESSIBLE AND COMPELLING.'
Text reads: 'A LINE IN THE SAND' [book title], 'DISCOVER HOW TO: UNDERSTAND HOW BRITAIN AND FRANCE SHAPED AND DESTABILISED THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST, RECOGNISE THE HISTORICAL ROOTS BEHIND MODERN BORDERS AND ALLIANCES, SEE HOW IMPERIAL RIVALRIES, RATHER THAN LOCAL REALITIES, DEFINED THE REGION'S POLITICAL MAP'
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