The Middle East Review

By Jacob Thomas World War I was a violent worldwide conflict and with the signing of the peace treaty at Versailles on 28 June 1919, many other portentous events were set in motion, especially in the Middle East. The end of the war witnessed the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. This sprawling entity had controlled the Middle East since the early years of the 16th century. With its demise the Levant came under the control of the victorious Allies in 1918. By mandate from the League of Nations, France took control of Syria and Lebanon, and Great Britain of Palestine and Jordan.