The Cyprus Tribute and Geopolitics in the Levant, 1875-1960

by Diana Markides

Book Overview

This book examines the history of the Cyprus Tribute, and takes a longer and broader view of the issue than previous studies. It analyses the regional context of the decision to use revenue surpluses for the repayment of debt within the framework of the Eastern Question and Ottoman bankruptcy. We see that the island was always strategically and financially overshadowed by Egypt. Scrutinising political developments in Cyprus through the prism...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030137767
• ISBN13: 9783030137762
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"