Format:
xvii, 321 Seiten
ISBN:
9781498582025
,
9781498582049
Content:
This study examines British rule in Cyprus from 1878 to 1954. The author analyzes the cultural and religious dimensions of Cypriot responses to British rule and the ways in which Greek Orthodox culture was a primary conduit for resistance to the colonial system
Content:
In the shadow of the Greek revolution and the great idea -- British rule : ambivalence and high expectations -- City and countryside -- A Greek Orthodox culture -- The multiple functions of Panigyri -- Folk poets : unforgiving life and longing for social justice -- The idol of the tribe : Mother Hellas -- Towards rebellion -- World War II and its aftermath -- The emergence of Ethnarch Makarios III and the 1950 plebiscite -- Makarios challenging Athens : to the UN for self-determination
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781498582032
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Ioannides, Christos P., 1946- author Cyprus under British colonial rule Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2019
Language:
English
Keywords:
Zypern
;
Politik
;
Kultur
;
Unabhängigkeitsbewegung
;
Geschichte 1878-1954
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