Patrick, Andrew,

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.

327.73056 / P314