Cyprus

A Modern History

By: William Mallinson

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Paperback | 30 October 2008 | Edition Number 1

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In the troubled island of Cyprus, the national interests and rivalries of Greece and Turkey still collide, the population remains divided between the Greek and Turkish communities and the country is still a cat's paw of outside powers--especially the USA and the now resurgent Russia--as it has been since the acquisition of the island by Britain in 1878. These are problems that have been brought into sharp focus by Cyprus's entry into the European Union.

William Mallinson’s book is a fast-moving and incisive narrative history which portrays Cyprus as a continuing source of international tension in the Mediterranean and beyond. It features the latest source material from the recently released National Archive, vivid interviews with key players, even reports which raise awkward and embarrassing questions. His critical eye uncovers the underlying story of American and British involvement in the island's affairs, first as a key territory in Cold War politics with its close proximity to the Middle East and Asia and now as a key asset in the "war on terror."

Industry Reviews

""This is an extremely lively and controversial book. [William Mallinson's] views deserve to be read with respect and to be debated.""--Alan Sked, Senior Lecturer in International History, London School of Economics

""Mallinson's is an important book that will be a great service to those who are interested in the Cyprus problem.""--Tam Dalyell, former Father of the House of Commons

""Offers students of contemporary Cypriot history an amenable reference tool.""--Constantine Buhayer, Anglo-Hellenic Review

""Mallinson, a former diplomat, a multi linguist, academic, author and journalist, brings considerable expertise to bear on his task.""--Robert Giddings, Tribune

""A work that is original, authenticated, witty and useful""--Cyprus Weekly

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Foreword
List of Abbreviations
Some Key Dates
Preface
Introduction	p. 1
The Poker Table
Introduction	p. 8
British Property and the Russian Factor	p. 9
Watershed Year: 1955 and the Aftermath	p. 21
The End of Enosis and the Road to Partition	p. 31
Makarios Between East and West	p. 43
Foreign Policy Distortion	p. 62
Invasion and Cementing Division	p. 75
The Poker Players
Introduction	p. 88
Britain: Hanging in There	p. 89
The United States of America: Power Projection	p. 96
The Ottoman Legacy and Turkey's View of Cyprus	p. 105
Greece's Cyprus View: The Foreign Yoke	p. 114
Keeping the Fingers in the Pie
Introduction	p. 124
Graeco-Turkish Relations: The Cypriot Thorn	p. 125
The Current Occupation Period	p. 134
Legality, Reality and Morality: The Difficult Triangle	p. 141
How the Players Responded	p. 149
The United Kingdom Nations Plan	p. 162
NATO vs EU	p. 171
Epilogue	p. 199
Notes	p. 201
Bibliography	p. 227
Index	p. 233
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