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Letters to Sykes about Zionism, 24 May 1916 to 8 September 1918

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    Title The Collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the Partition of the Middle East, 1879–1919
    Rights Images © 2009 published by Microform Academic Publishers with permission of Sir Tatton Sykes & Hull University Archives
    Description

    This collection is drawn from the personal papers of Mark Sykes (1879-1919), a politician and diplomatic advisor famous for his role in the partition of the Middle East around the period of the First World War. He is best known for his role in the Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916, which was a secret treaty between European powers that divided up the Ottoman Empire in the face of its impending collapse.

    In addition to material related to the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the papers focus on Sykes’ experience in military intelligence and diplomacy in the Middle East, both before and during the First World War. This includes touching on such historic events like the Armenian genocide as well as international debates around Zionism and the creation of a Jewish homeland. As an avid explorer, of a more personal nature are his notebooks, which offer an insight into the experience of an aristocratic traveler in the Middle East during the early 20th century.
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    Coverage 1879-1919
    Created On 23rd April, 2009 - 2:27pm
    Last Updated 18th November, 2025 - 11:40am
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    Title Foreign affairs and travel, 1888-1919
    Rights Images © 2009 published by Microform Academic Publishers with permission of Sir Tatton Sykes & Hull University Archives
    Description Integral to this part of the collection are a large number of printed and sketched maps of western Asia (e.g. DDSY2/4/67-80, DDSY2/4/204-216), many annotated or shaded, showing the progress of talks towards the Sykes-Picot Agreement.
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    Identifier https://britishonlinearchives.com/collections/545/volumes/52/foreign-affairs-and-travel-1888-1919
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    Language eng
    Publisher Microform Academic Publishers
    Coverage 1888-1919
    Created On 23rd April, 2009 - 2:27pm
    Last Updated 18th November, 2019 - 7:00pm
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    Title Letters to Sykes about Zionism, 24 May 1916 to 8 September 1918
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    Description DDSY(2)/4/203: Correspondence comprises items to or from: (a) M. Gaster (12); (b) British Palestine Committee; (c) A de Fleurian, French Embassy; (d) H.N. Dickinson; (e) James A. Malcolm (4); (f) Vladimir Jabotinski; (g) Chaim Weizmann (2); (h) F. George-Picot (2); (i) Nahum Sokolow (7); (j) C.P. Scott; (k) W. Ormesby-Gore; (l) Ronald Storrs.
    ISBN DDSY2-04-203
    Contributor Hull University Archives
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    Identifier https://britishonlinearchives.com/documents/545/letters-to-sykes-about-zionism-24-may-1916-to-8-september-1918
    Source Foreign affairs and travel, 1888-1919
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    Language eng
    Publisher Microform Academic Publishers
    Coverage 1916-1918
    Created On 23rd April, 2009 - 2:33pm
    Last Updated 7th May, 2024 - 4:18pm
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    Title img 1: DDSY(2)/4/203
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    Description DDSY(2)/4/203: Correspondence comprises items to or from: (a) M. Gaster (12); (b) British Palestine Committee; (c) A de Fleurian, French Embassy; (d) H.N. Dickinson; (e) James A. Malcolm (4); (f) Vladimir Jabotinski; (g) Chaim Weizmann (2); (h) F. George-Picot (2); (i) Nahum Sokolow (7); (j) C.P. Scott; (k) W. Ormesby-Gore; (l) Ronald Storrs.
    text 193, Maida Vale. W. 24th May. 1916. Never mind. Things have taken their proper course. You probably remember that I hinted at possi- bilities from other quarters, and that I suggested eventually a different combination for a possible What you see in the papers does not en- tirely dispose of our action, I am speaking entirely from the English point. of view. Too many interests are involved t.o be decided only by one single set of powers, and safety lies not in the multitude of counsel, but in the combination and neutralising the I am writing cryptically, but you will un- derstand fully, and what is still lacking in lucidity I hope t.o explain when I have the pleasure of calling upon you some time or other. when I will tell you a Little more of the inwardness of those things which You know the Oriental proverb - "It is never eaten so hot as it. is cooked"? What I am anxious to It will all come right if we only stick Yours sincerely. Dear Sir Mark, condomenium. effect of opposed tendencies. need not be taken on their face value. avoid is too many cooks. firmly t.a our views. Relieve me to remain, Lt.ColSir Mark Sykes. Bart., M.P., 9, Buckingham Gate, S.W. M.Garder
    ISBN DDSY2-04-203
    Contributor Hull University Archives
    Type jpg
    Format jpg
    Identifier https://britishonlinearchives.com/documents/545/letters-to-sykes-about-zionism-24-may-1916-to-8-september-1918
    Source Foreign affairs and travel, 1888-1919
    Creator
    Language eng
    Publisher Microform Academic Publishers
    Coverage 1916-1918
    Created On 23rd April, 2009 - 2:33pm
    Last Updated 7th May, 2024 - 4:18pm
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