British Imperialism in Cyprus, 1878–1915

The Inconsequential Possession

By:

Andrekos Varnava

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Studies in imperialism

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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. -- .

Author Biography:

Andrekos Varnava is Lecturer in Modern History at Flinders University of South Australia -- .

Release date NZ

July 1st, 2012

Author

Andrekos Varnava

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Undergraduate

Illustrations

Illustrations, black & white

Pages

336

Series

Studies in imperialism

Dimensions

156x234x17

ISBN-13

9780719086403

Product ID

19552798

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