
British Imperialism in Cyprus, 1878-1915: The Inconsequential Possession - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Andrekos VarnavaSeries:Studies in ImperialismTheme:Chronological Period/19th Century, Chronological Period/20th Century, Cultural Region/British, Cultural Region/Eastern EuropePublish date:7/1/2012Pages:336
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Manchester University PressISBN-13:9780719086403ISBN-10:071908640XUPC:9780719086403Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Modern, Immigration & EmigrationBook Topic:20th Century, 19th CenturySize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.472Product ID:SCY69P7HE5
This book explores the tensions underlying British imperialism in Cyprus. Much has been written about the British empire's construction outside Europe, yet there is little on the same themes in Britain's tiny empire in 'Europe'.
This study follows Cyprus' progress from a perceived imperial asset to an expendable backwater by explaining how the Union Jack came to fly over the island and why after thirty-five years the British wanted it lowered. Cyprus' importance was always more imagined than real and was enmeshed within widely held cultural signifiers and myths. This book fills a gap in the existing literature on the early British period in Cyprus and challenges the received and monolithic view that British imperial policy was based primarily or exclusively on strategic-military considerations. The combination of archival research, cultural analysis and visual narrative that makes for an enjoyable read for academics and students of imperial, British and European history.Languages:EnglishPublisher:Manchester University PressISBN-13:9780719086403ISBN-10:071908640XUPC:9780719086403Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Modern, Immigration & EmigrationBook Topic:20th Century, 19th CenturySize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.472Product ID:SCY69P7HE5
Andrekos Varnava is Lecturer in Modern History at Flinders University of South Australia
Publisher: Manchester University Press
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