Word: habib
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Control of the Government of Tunis is exercised by the Tunisian Department of the Quai d'Orsay in the name of His Highness Sidi Mohammed el Habib Bey, usually called the Bey of Tunis?a sovereign prince. While the French have established schools, stimulated production and industry, improved finances, they have been unable to secure to the natives any political rights. Thus, in theory, the Bey is an absolute despot...