[PDF] Isle Of Discord eBook

Author : Alexander Kazamias
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 15,49 MB
Release : 2022-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1350205516

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After the proclamation of the Truman Doctrine in 1947, the United States became deeply involved in Greek affairs. By 1952, however, the pro-Western government of Marshal Papagos began to support the nationalist 'Enosis' movement in Cyprus and called for an end to British colonial rule in the island. The opposition of the US, Britain and Turkey to these demands brought Greece face-to-face with its closest allies at the United Nations in 1954 and led to the outbreak of the first major crisis within NATO since its creation. Greece and the Cold War examines these developments from the novel perspective of critical international theory and exposes the unexplored connections between dependence and nationalism in Greek foreign policy. Drawing on a wide range of American, British and Greek archival sources, it argues that nationalism and compliance with the collective interests of NATO were two irreconcilable objectives in Greek foreign policy after 1952. At the same time, the book tells the story of how the post-Civil War governments of Greece, for a variety of political, cultural and ideological reasons, treated these two objectives as essentially compatible, resulting in the adoption of a dualist policy. This self-contradictory diplomatic doctrine, which the author refers to as “dependent nationalism”, lies at the heart of Greece's post-War failures both to emancipate its politics from US intervention and to peacefully end its regional dispute with Turkey over Cyprus. The book deploys an interdisciplinary approach which brings together the diverse perspectives of diplomatic history, foreign policy analysis and political sociology.

Author : Jonathon Burgess
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 28,43 MB
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780990960416

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All's fair in love and war. But when love turns into open warfare on the airship Dawnhawk, Lina Stone and the rest of the crew are forced to take action to save themselves. Leaving Fengel and Natasha to work out their differences on a deserted isle, they embark on a heist that promises outrageous fortune. Yet without the wily determination of their captains, Lina and the others find themselves in more trouble than they could have imagined. Meanwhile, it turns out that the deserted island is anything but deserted, forcing the two outcast captains to contend with rival military factions, ancient pre-human technologies, and worst of all: each other.

Author : Giannēs D. Stephanidēs
Publisher : C. HURST & CO. PUBLISHERS
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 15,16 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Cyprus
ISBN : 9781850654155

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This inquiry into the post-war origins of the Cyprus question is based on previously unpublished or unutilized material from British, American and Greek sources. It focuses on the period from when the problem entered the international arena up to the outbreak of the Greek Cypriots' armed struggle.

Author : Stathis Kalyvas
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 20,64 MB
Release : 2015-04-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0199973466

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When Greece's economic troubles began to threaten the stability of the European Union in 2010, the nation found itself in the center of a whirlwind of international finger-pointing. In the years prior, Greece appeared to be politically secure and economically healthy. Upon its emergence in the center of the European economic maelstrom, however, observers and critics cited a century of economic hurdles, dictatorships, revolutions, and more reasons as to why their current crisis was understandable, if not predictable. The ancient birthplace of democracy and countless artistic, literary, philosophical, and scientific developments had struggled to catch-up to its economically-thriving neighbors in Western Europe for years and quickly became the most seriously economically-troubled European country following a fiscal nosedive beginning in 2008. When the deficit and unemployment skyrocketed, the resulting austerity measures triggered widespread social unrest. The entire world turned its focus toward the troubled nation, waiting for the possibility of a Greek exit from the European Monetary Union and its potential to unravel the entire Union, with other weaker members heading for the exit as well. The effects of Greece's crisis are also tied up in the global arguments about austerity, with many viewing it as necessary medicine, and still others seeing austerity as an intellectually bankrupt approach to fiscal policy that only further damages weak economies. In Modern Greece: What Everyone Needs to Know®, Stathis Kalyvas, an eminent scholar of conflict, Europe, and Greece combines the most up-to-date economic and political-science findings on the current Greek crisis with a discussion of Greece's history. Tracing the nation's development from the early nineteenth century to the present, the informative question-and answer format covers key episodes including the independence movement of the early nineteenth century, the massive ethnic cleansing in Turkey and Greece following World War I, the German occupation in World War II, the following brutal civil war, the conflict with Turkey over Cyprus, the military coup of 1967, democracy at long last, and the country's entry into the European Union. Written by one of the most brilliant political scientists in the academy, Modern Greece is the go-to resource for understanding both the current crisis and the historical events that brought the country to where it is today. What Everyone Needs to Know® is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press.

Author : Dan Bune
Publisher : Cadeus Solutions LLC
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 2024-07-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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The Scattered Gods: Awakening of the Crystal Keepers (2nd Edition) Unearth a forgotten secret and usher in a new era of harmony in this epic saga. Centuries ago, Earth was a battleground. The once-powerful civilization of Atlantis fell victim to their own ambition, their advanced technology twisting into a tool for discord. In the aftermath, the scattered Crystal Keepers, guided by a mysterious crystal resonating with harmony, rose to restore peace. Their journey, fraught with sacrifice and wisdom, laid the foundation for a golden age. Now, a golden age teeters on the edge of a new discovery. Generations have passed, and the Crystal Keepers are revered elders. Sustainable cities thrive, technology serves humanity, and the scars of the past seem a distant memory. However, a secret truth weighs heavily on them – the story of Atlantis. Knowledge can be a weapon. When a young scholar unearths whispers of a lost civilization, the Crystal Keepers face a critical decision. Revealing the truth of Atlantis could ignite fear and paranoia, jeopardizing the fragile harmony they've built. Yet, keeping it hidden leaves future generations vulnerable to repeating the same mistakes. As humanity prepares for its first interstellar voyage, a chilling question emerges. Will the spirit of harmony travel with them amongst the stars, or will the alluring darkness of the past resurface? The answer lies in the past, in the lessons learned from Atlantis and the unwavering belief in the power of unity. The Scattered Gods: Awakening of the Crystal Keepers (2nd Edition) is a captivating saga that explores: Rebuilding a harmonious society from the ashes of discord The delicate balance between knowledge and responsibility The seductive dangers of advanced technology The enduring strength of friendship and sacrifice Facing the unknown with a spirit of exploration and respect Embark on this thought-provoking journey that celebrates harmony while acknowledging the ever-present threat of discord. It's a story that will resonate with readers who believe in the potential of humanity to create a brighter future, together.

Author : W. A. Collins
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,21 MB
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1134919948

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Published in 1982, the Concept of Development is a valuable contribution to the feild of Developmental Psychology.

Author : Clement Dodd
Publisher : Springer
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 47,12 MB
Release : 2010-04-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0230275281

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The Cyprus conflict was for long an inactive volcano, but it erupted violently in 1955, 1963 and 1974. Now more of a smouldering fire, its persistence is a serious obstacle on Turkey's route to EU accession. Uniquely utilizing Turkish sources, this book looks at how the conflict has developed since 1978.

Author : Piers Brendon
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 34,58 MB
Release : 2010-02-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0307388417

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A WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD NOTABLE BOOK After the American Revolution, the British Empire appeared to be doomed. Yet it grew to become the greatest, most diverse empire the world had seen. Then, within a generation, the mighty structure collapsed, a rapid demise that left an array of dependencies and a contested legacy: at best a sporting spirit, a legal code and a near-universal language; at worst, failed states and internecine strife. The Decline and Fall of the British Empire covers a vast canvas, which Brendon fills with vivid particulars, from brief lives to telling anecdotes to comic episodes to symbolic moments.

Author : David French
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 39,22 MB
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 0191045608

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Drawing upon a wide range of unpublished sources, including files from the recently-released Foreign and Commonwealth Office 'migrated archive', Fighting EOKA is the first full account of the operations of the British security forces on Cyprus in the second half of the 1950s. It shows how between 1955 and 1959 these forces tried to defeat the Greek Cypriot paramilitary organisation, EOKA, which was fighting to bring about enosis, that is the union between Cyprus and Greece. By tracing the evolving pattern of EOKA violence and the responses of the police, the British army, the civil administration on the island, and the minority Turkish Cypriot community, David French explains why the British could contain the military threat posed by EOKA, but could not eliminate it. The result was that by the spring of 1959 a political stalemate had descended upon Cyprus, and none of the contending parties had achieved their full objectives. Greek Cypriots had to be content with independence rather than enosis. Turkish Cypriots, who had hoped to see the island partitioned on ethnic lines, were given only a share of power in the government of the new Republic, and the British, who had hoped to retain sovereignty over the whole of the island, were left in control of just two military enclaves.