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Playing The Race Card: Part 3 (1999)
A three part documentary series looking at the politics of immigration and how at times UK politicians have played the race card, exploiting public concern for political gain. Contains archival footage and interviews with many key protagonists and politicians of the time. It Took A
Playing The Race Card: Part 2 (1999)
A three part documentary series looking at the politics of immigration and how at times UK politicians have played the race card, exploiting public concern for political gain. Contains archival footage and interviews with many key protagonists and politicians of the time. A Match To
Playing The Race Card: Part 1 (1999)
A three part documentary series looking at the politics of immigration and how at times UK politicians have played the race card, exploiting public concern for political gain. Contains archival footage and interviews with many key protagonists and politicians of the time. A Nigger For
Promises and Betrayals – Middle East
documentary on how British double-dealing during the First World War ignited the conflict between Arab and Jew in the Middle East. This is a story of intrigue . Click here to enjoy more videos: documentary on how British double-dealing during the First World War ignited
Sykes and Picot Agreement
Sykes–Picot Agreement Sykes Picot Agreement Map. It was an enclosure in Paul Cambon’s letter to Sir Edward Grey, 9 May 1916. Created May 1916 Author(s) Mark Sykes and François Georges-Picot Signatories Edward Grey and Paul Cambon Purpose Defining proposed spheres of influence and control in
Mark Sykes
Sir Mark Sykes, Bt Photo 1918 approximately Born Tatton Benvenuto Mark Sykes (1879-03-16)16 March 1879 England Died 16 February 1919(1919-02-16) (aged 39) Hotel Lotti, Paris, France Cause of death Spanish Flu Resting place St Mary’s Church, Sledmere, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Known for Conservative Party politician, diplomatic
McMahon–Hussein Correspondence
The McMahon–Hussein Correspondence, or the Hussein–McMahon Correspondence, was an exchange of letters (14 July 1915 to 30 January 1916) during World War I, between the Sharif of Mecca, Husayn bin Ali, and Sir Henry McMahon, British High Commissioner in Egypt, concerning the political status of
Henry McMahon
Sir Henry McMahon Born 28 November 1862 Simla, Punjab, India Died 29 December 1949 London, United Kingdom Occupation Diplomat, commissioner Known for McMahon-Hussein Correspondence, the McMahon Line Lieutenant Colonel Sir Arthur Henry McMahon, GCMG, GCVO, KCIE, CSI, KStJ (28 November 1862 Simla, Indian Empire –
King Edward VII
Edward VII Coronation portrait by Sir Luke Fildes King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, Emperor of India (more…) Reign 22 January 1901 – 6 May 1910 Coronation 9 August 1902 Imperial Durbar 1 January 1903 Predecessor Victoria Successor George V Prime Ministers