""Twenty Years In Baghdad And Syria: Showing Germany�������s Bid For The Mastery Of The East"" is a book written by Joseph Thomas Parfit in 1917. The book is a personal account of Parfit's experiences in Baghdad and Syria during his twenty years of living in the region. The book focuses on Germany's attempt to gain control over the Middle East during World War I, and Parfit's observations of the political and social climate during this time. He describes the German influence in the region, including their support of the Ottoman Empire and their efforts to gain control over the oil fields in the area. The book also provides insights into the daily life of the people living in the region, including their customs, traditions, and religious practices. Overall, ""Twenty Years In Baghdad And Syria"" is a fascinating historical account of a pivotal time in the Middle East, written by someone who witnessed it firsthand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.