Lord Kitchener is the British Secretary of War, but he’d much rather be in Egypt. He and his British counterparts in the Middle East believe they understand their Arab and Muslim subjects. This false assumption starts Kitchener on a dark path.
5-3: The Ottomans And Germany
Most of the Ottoman government opposes getting involved in the European war. But there are three members of the Young Turks, known as the “The Three Pashas” are intent on driving the Empire into the war.
5-2: The Young Turks And Churchill
As the prospects of war begin to develop across Europe, the Ottoman Empire finds itself in a difficult situation. Their strategic location gives them a decided advantage.
5-1: The Middle East And Europe
In the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire is known as the “Sick man of Europe.” It is big but weak. The other European powers assume they’ll eventually have to take over much of the empire’s lands.
Israel And Palestine Part I
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most complex, dynamic, and difficult situations in the entire world.
