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The Evolution of the Political, Social and Economic Life of Cyprus, 1191-1950

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Examines the evolution of the historical life of Cyprus from 1191 to the 1950 referendum on Enosis
  • Identifies the point which characterizes the interest in controlling Cyprus, namely its geographical position
  • Provides an interdisciplinary approach which combines history, sociology, and international relations

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies in Economic History (PEHS)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Introduction

    • Spyros Sakellaropoulos
    Pages 1-12
  3. The Ottoman Period (1571–1878)

    • Spyros Sakellaropoulos
    Pages 35-112
  4. The 1931 Revolt and Its Consequences

    • Spyros Sakellaropoulos
    Pages 169-231
  5. From the Second World War to the 1950 Referendum on Enosis

    • Spyros Sakellaropoulos
    Pages 233-304
  6. Conclusion

    • Spyros Sakellaropoulos
    Pages 305-310
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 311-336

About this book

The book examines the evolution of the political, social and economic life of Cyprus from its conquest by Richard the Lionheart to the 1950 referendum on Enosis. Even with such a long period, around 900 years, the interest in controlling the island becomes clear given its particularly advantageous geographical position between Europe, Africa and Asia. Undoubtedly, Cyprus has always been an important centre for military and economic activity in the wider region. This book provides an interdisciplinary approach which combines history, political science, sociology, international relations and economics. It will be of interest to academics in Economic History, Middle-Eastern Studies, Mediterranean Studies and researchers in general, as well as anyone interested in political theory and the role of the state in particular.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Social Policy, Panteion University, Athens, Greece

    Spyros Sakellaropoulos

About the author

Spyros Sakellaropoulos is a Professor in the Department of Social Policy at the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece, with State and Political Theory as his particular area of specialization.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Evolution of the Political, Social and Economic Life of Cyprus, 1191-1950

  • Authors: Spyros Sakellaropoulos

  • Series Title: Palgrave Studies in Economic History

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91839-2

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-91838-5Published: 30 January 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-91841-5Published: 31 January 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-91839-2Published: 29 January 2022

  • Series ISSN: 2662-6497

  • Series E-ISSN: 2662-6500

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 336

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 4 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Economic History, Political Economy/Economic Systems, European History

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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