The area of Mesopotamia, permanently lost to the Ottomans in 1639. The Ottoman–Safavid War of 1623–1639 was the last of a series of conflicts fought between the Ottoman Empire and Safavid Persia, then the two major powers of the Near East, over control of Mesopotamia.
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I believe the answer is D. <u>( philosophy)</u>
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The correct anwer is B. Whether or not the author would directly benefit from the politician losing power.