Ep. 6 - The War to End All Wars - The Spoils of War
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Episode Six - The Spoils of War
History professors Stephen Brooke, Joan Judge, Kalman Weiser, Thabit Abdullah, Jennifer Stephen and William Wicken break down the aftermath of the First World War. Particular attention is given to the Treaty of Versailles, how the Chinese were affected by "secret treaties", and how early negotiations with Jewish groups paved the way for the creation of Israel several years later.
In this documentary series commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War, award-winning documentary filmmaker Mark Terry interviews professors in York University's Department of History examine various aspects of the war and the role Canada played in it.
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