A biography of the legendary British statesman and diplomat Mark Sykes, this book provides a revealing and illuminating look at one of the most fascinating figures of the early 20th century. Drawing on Sykes's own letters and diaries, as well as those of his contemporaries, the authors paint a vivid picture of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping Britain's foreign policy during a critical period in its history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.