{"product_id":"a-history-of-cyprus-alex-bugeja-9798342098922","title":"A History Of Cyprus","description":"A History of Cyprus: From Ancient Kingdoms to a Divided Island\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the captivating story of Cyprus, an island nation shaped by millennia of history, in this comprehensive and engaging account.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book delves into the rich tapestry of Cyprus, tracing its journey from the dawn of civilization to its present-day realities. Journey through the island's: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient past\u003c\/b\u003e: Explore the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms, influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans, each leaving their mark on its culture and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrusader era\u003c\/b\u003e: Witness the arrival of Richard the Lionheart and the establishment of the Lusignan dynasty, transforming Cyprus into a Frankish kingdom and a hub for trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOttoman rule\u003c\/b\u003e: Uncover the island's integration into the vast Ottoman Empire, the coexistence of Greek Orthodox and Muslim communities, and the emergence of Cypriot nationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStruggle for independence\u003c\/b\u003e: Relive the EOKA campaign against British rule, the island's turbulent path to independence, and the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1974 crisis\u003c\/b\u003e: Examine the Turkish military intervention, the island's division, and the enduring challenge of the Cyprus Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife in a divided island\u003c\/b\u003e: Explore the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, its international isolation, and the ongoing efforts for reunification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern Cyprus\u003c\/b\u003e: Delve into the island's relationship with the European Union, its economic development, and its future prospects in a complex geopolitical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A History of Cyprus\" offers a fascinating exploration of the island's long and turbulent history, providing valuable insights into its present and its quest for a peaceful and prosperous future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Bugeja\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798342098922\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Alex Bugeja","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066519597311,"sku":"9798342098922","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3f856e00-0f4f-43b8-a885-add12611e4c7.jpg?v=1768678882","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-cyprus-alex-bugeja-9798342098922","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}