British Imperialism in Cyprus, 1878-1915: The Inconsequential Possession - Couverture souple

Varnava, Andrekos

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 071908640X ISBN 13 : 9780719086403

Editeur : Manchester University Press, 2012

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Andrekos Varnava is Associate Professor in Modern History at Flinders University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Manchester University Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 071908640X
• ISBN 13: 9780719086403
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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