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[The term ‘Sykes-Picot’ has become shorthand for the various
decisions made in the first third of the twentieth century which
betrayed promises given to tribal leaders and which partially explain
the unrest and extremism of today.]
How can I understand the meaning of ' the first third of the twentieth century'?
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the twentieth century is the period of 100 years from 1900 to 1999. The first third is the period from 1900 to 1933, but we usually use this expression in a loose and inexact way. Clive
- the twentieth century is the period of 100 years from 1900 to 1999.
- The first third is the period from 1900 to 1933, but we usually use this expression in a loose and inexact way.
- Clive
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the twentieth century is the period of 100 years from 1900 to 1999.
The first third is the period from 1900 to 1933, but we usually use this expression in a loose and inexact way.
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