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Book The Island Everyone Wanted

    Book Details:
  • Author : Marina Christofides
  • Publisher : The island everyone wanted
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 9789963942619
  • Pages : 56 pages

Download or read book The Island Everyone Wanted written by Marina Christofides and published by The island everyone wanted. This book was released on 2007 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Recent Geographical Literature  Maps and Photographs

Download or read book Recent Geographical Literature Maps and Photographs written by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book In a Contested Realm

Download or read book In a Contested Realm written by Allan Langdale and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allan Langdale's guide to the archaeology and historical architecture of northern Cyprus surveys the remarkable history of one of the most culturally rich regions in the world. Given the area's isolation, especially since 1974, such a book is a welcome resource as more people discover this virtually lost quarter of the Mediterranean. One can explore the ruins of ancient towns dating back 6000 years, descend into monumental tombs from the Bronze Age, and investigate centuries-old churches and monasteries, while also being delighted by marvelous sights such as an elegant 14th century French gothic cathedral, now a mosque, situated on the seashore merely 100 miles from the coast of Syria. This book is more than a guide. Langdale's text enlivens the archaeological sites and ancient buildings with the rich historical contexts relevant to each monument. Liberally augmented by compelling accounts of ancient voyagers, and generously illustrated by the author's own photographs, this book is a must read for anyone contemplating a trip to the northern part of Cyprus. The extraordinary depth of history in this region has been ebbing from our consciousness for decades, preempted by Cyprus's acutely contemporary political issues. This book gives new life to the area's long architectural heritage, surveying prehistoric settlements, Greco-Roman cities, Byzantine castles, Gothic cathedrals, and village shrines situated in landscapes laden with history; all supplemented by the personal testimonies of travelers throughout the centuries. Langdale's text - accessible, enthusiastic and learned at once - is an invaluable 'Open Sesame' to the riches of the region and should be in every visitor's backpack. He makes each footstep an adventure in time. Annemarie Weyl Carr, University Distinguished Professor of Art History Emerita, Southern Methodist University. Allan Langdale's Guide is a hugely important study of great interest to anyone with a passion for this Mediterranean island and its magnificent cultural heritage. Written with a deep knowledge of the field, and harnessed to an obvious personal passion for the art and architecture of Cyprus, Langdale has brought these exquisite monuments back to life. The book is a must read for scholars and amateur explorers alike. - Associate Professor Michael J. K. Walsh, School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Informative and wide ranging. Allan Langdale knows what he is writing about: he has a close knowledge of the sites and buildings he describes, and what shines through is his enthusiasm and commitment. - Professor Peter Edbury, School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University.

Book Journey Into Cyprus

    Book Details:
  • Author : Colin Thubron
  • Publisher : Random House
  • Release : 2012-07-31
  • ISBN : 1448156114
  • Pages : 418 pages

Download or read book Journey Into Cyprus written by Colin Thubron and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyprus, spring 1972. Tensions are rising between the Greek South and the Turkish North. Within two years, the country will become divided. It is at this distinctive time in history British travel writer Colin Thubron embarks on a 600 mile trek across the country. Moving from Greek villages to Turkish towns, the author of Shadow of the Silk Road and Night of Fire provides a profound look into the people of Cyprus – from Orthodox monks to wedding parties to peasant families – against the landscape of a beautiful Mediterranean island on the eve of chaos and tragedy. A remarkable quest rich in literature, classics and architecture, Journey Into Cyprus ingeniously intertwines the history and politics of Cyprus and its mythical past with the tumultuous present – from the master of travel books and writing, Colin Thubron. ‘An accomplished linguist and historian, his passionate concern for antiquity in all its aspects - mythological, architectural, conceptual - lends weight and warmth to every chapter’ Financial Times

Book British imperialism in Cyprus  1878   1915

Download or read book British imperialism in Cyprus 1878 1915 written by Andrekos Varnava and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. British Imperialism in Cyprus 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.

Book Walking in Cyprus

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nike Werstroh
  • Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
  • Release : 2017-12-05
  • ISBN : 1783625511
  • Pages : 270 pages

Download or read book Walking in Cyprus written by Nike Werstroh and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 44 walks on Cyprus. Exploring the striking scenery of both the south and north of the island, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike. Walks range from 3 to 20km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–7 hours. They are spread across the island and include the Akamas Peninsula, the central Troodos mountains and the Kyrenia/Besparmak mountains of the north. Clear route description illustrated with 1:40,000 mapping GPX files available to download Information on refreshments, access and parking provided for each route Highlights include UNESCO-listed churches and monasteries Notes on local history, religion, plants and wildlife

Book The Bible Atlas of Maps and Plans to Illustrate the Geography and Topography of the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha

Download or read book The Bible Atlas of Maps and Plans to Illustrate the Geography and Topography of the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha written by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain). General Literature Committee and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Historic Maritime Maps 120 illustrations

Download or read book Historic Maritime Maps 120 illustrations written by Donald Wigal and published by Parkstone International. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Middle Ages, navigation relied upon a delicate balance between art and science. Whilst respecting the customs and the precautions of their forbearers, sailors had to count on their knowledge of the stars, the winds, the currents, and even of migratory flights. They also used hand-painted maps, which, although certainly summary, were marvellously well-drawn. In following the saga of old sailors, from Eric Le Rouge to Robert Peary, Donald Wigal leads us in discovering the New World. This magnificent overview of maps dating from the 10th to the 18th centuries, often ‘primitive’ and sometimes difficult to understand, retraces the progress of cartography and shows the incredible courage of men who endeavoured to conquer the seas with tools whose geographical accuracy often left much to be desired.

Book Life of Sir William Wilson Hunter  K C S I   M A   LL D   a Vice president of the Royal Asiatic Society  Etc

Download or read book Life of Sir William Wilson Hunter K C S I M A LL D a Vice president of the Royal Asiatic Society Etc written by Francis Henry Skrine and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Bookseller and the Stationery Trades  Journal

Download or read book The Bookseller and the Stationery Trades Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 1588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Official organ of the book trade of the United Kingdom.

Book Side and Screw

    Book Details:
  • Author : C.D. Locock
  • Publisher : Рипол Классик
  • Release :
  • ISBN : 5876905801
  • Pages : 237 pages

Download or read book Side and Screw written by C.D. Locock and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Saturday Review of Politics  Literature  Science and Art

Download or read book The Saturday Review of Politics Literature Science and Art written by and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 1052 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Monthly Summary of Commerce and Finance of the United States

Download or read book Monthly Summary of Commerce and Finance of the United States written by United States. Bureau of the Census and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 1400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Nation

Download or read book The Nation written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 1134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cyprus at the Crossroads

Download or read book Cyprus at the Crossroads written by Gilles Grivaud and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Scripture illustrated by means of natural Science  in botany  geology  geography

Download or read book Scripture illustrated by means of natural Science in botany geology geography written by Charles Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: