Traveller's History of Cyprus - Softcover

Tim Boatswain

9781844370535: Traveller's History of Cyprus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844370534 ISBN 13: 9781844370535

Publisher: The Armchair Traveller at the bookHaus, 2005

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Over two million people visit Cyprus every year and this new Traveller’s History retells the complete story of the island’s past and also touches on the sensitive present-day issues for both parts of the island. Although Cyprus is a relatively small island, its position in the East Mediterranean has always given it strategic importance beyond its size. Well-placed for travel from all over the globe with plenty of sunshine throughout the year, Cyprus has become a favoured tourist destination. All visitors, whether to the Greek or Turkish side of the island, discover the immensely rich history, shaped by so many civilisations making leaving their mark upon Cypriot soil. The book includes Historical Gazetteer, Chronology of Major Events, Index, Bibiliography and historical and contemporary maps.

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Review

''Ideal before-you-go reading' --The Daily Telegraph

'One of an excellent series of brief histories' --The New York Times

Synopsis

Although Cyprus is a relatively small island, its position in the East Mediterranean has always given it strategic importance beyond its size. Well-placed for travel from all over the globe with plenty of sunshine throughout the year, Cyprus has become a favoured tourist destination. All visitors, whether to the Greek or Turkish side of the island, discover the immensely rich history which has resulted in so many civilisations making their mark upon its soil. Includes Historical Gazetteer, Chronology of Major Events, Index, Bibiliography and Historical and Contemporary Maps.

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