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61. Syria 101 Part 2/5: Border Carve-Up & the French Mandate (1900–1946)

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This is Part 2 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode covers:

  • Why WWI cracked the Ottoman order in Greater Syria
  • The Arab Revolt & the Hussein–McMahon letters (this includes "Lawrence of Arabia")
  • The Sykes–Picot Agreement (the secret deal that carved up the region)
  • What World War I was like in Syria
  • The French Mandate: How the French ruled Syria and why it upset so many
  • The road to independence (1920–1946)

If you'd like a downloadable PDF with a timeline/outline of this episode, go to ⁠⁠Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast⁠⁠. You can pay for it a la carte for $5, or sign up to be a $5 or $10 Patreon supporter and receive the PDF, more resources, and ad-free episodes for all Wiser World episodes.

This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit ⁠⁠⁠airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast.

Sources used in the making of this episode.

Transcript for this episode.

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/⁠⁠⁠

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This is Part 2 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode covers:

  • Why WWI cracked the Ottoman order in Greater Syria
  • The Arab Revolt & the Hussein–McMahon letters (this includes "Lawrence of Arabia")
  • The Sykes–Picot Agreement (the secret deal that carved up the region)
  • What World War I was like in Syria
  • The French Mandate: How the French ruled Syria and why it upset so many
  • The road to independence (1920–1946)

If you'd like a downloadable PDF with a timeline/outline of this episode, go to ⁠⁠Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast⁠⁠. You can pay for it a la carte for $5, or sign up to be a $5 or $10 Patreon supporter and receive the PDF, more resources, and ad-free episodes for all Wiser World episodes.

This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit ⁠⁠⁠airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast.

Sources used in the making of this episode.

Transcript for this episode.

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/⁠⁠⁠

Website (sign up for email newsletter): ⁠⁠⁠https://wiserworld.com/⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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