America's forgotten Middle East initiative : the King-Crane Commission of 1919 /
Andrew Patrick.
- x, 317 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
- International library of twentieth century history ; 80 .
- International library of twentieth century history ; 80. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-308) and index.
Introduction -- Backdrop of the King-Crane Commission -- Paris Peace Conference 1 : the idea of a commission -- Paris Peace Conference 2 : topsy-turvydom -- Pre-journey opinions -- Istanbul and Palestine -- Syria and Lebanon -- Istanbul, Paris and the recommendations -- Accounting for the differences 1 : the ability to become modern -- Accounting for a the differences 2 : the King-Crane Commission and Wilsonian ideals -- Conclusion.
9781784532741
World War, 1914-1918--Territorial questions--Middle East. Mandates--Middle East.