Cyprus and the First World War (Hardcover)

Hubert Faustmann

ISBN 10: 1350446971 / ISBN 13: 9781350446977

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2025

About this Item

Hardcover. Shedding light on a forgotten aspect of Cypriot history, this book explores the involvement of Cyprus during the Great War and the impact it left on British colonial rule. It examines the political, economic, social and military aspects of the war effort.Cyprus and the First World War reflects on how Cyprus, as a British colony not in control of its own affairs, had a very specific and uncommon experience of the First World War; decisions were made elsewhere, communities were forced into a struggle that was not their own and their future status and ownership of the island was likely to be affected by the outcome. Bringing together contributors from various disciplines, this volume considers numerous facets of Cyprus part in and contribution to the First World War and the wars effects on the island. It also highlights the fact that, while the island saw hardly any military action, it played an important role as a rear area for recovery and training purposes, as well as a provider of supplies, while Cypriots from all communities participated in the war, in particular at the Macedonian Front, a key theatre where conflict raged for much of the war. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cyprus and the First World War (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350446971
• ISBN 13: 9781350446977
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Shedding light on a forgotten aspect of Cypriot history, this book explores the involvement of Cyprus during the Great War and the impact it left on British colonial rule. It examines the political, economic, social and military aspects of the war effort. Cyprus and the First World War reflects on how Cyprus, as a British colony not in control of its own affairs, had a very specific and uncommon experience of the First World War; decisions were made elsewhere, communities were forced into a struggle that was not their own and their future status and ownership of the island was likely to be affected by the outcome. Bringing together contributors from various disciplines, this volume considers numerous facets of Cyprus’ part in and contribution to the First World War and the war’s effects on the island. It also highlights the fact that, while the island saw hardly any military action, it played an important role as a rear area for recovery and training purposes, as well as a provider of supplies, while Cypriots from all communities participated in the war, in particular at the Macedonian Front, a key theatre where conflict raged for much of the war.

About the Authors

Hubert Faustmann is Professor of History at University of Nicosia, Cyprus. He is the co-author and co-editor of several books, including When the Cemetery Becomes Political: Dealing with the Religious Heritage in Multi-Ethnic Regions (2020) and Education in a Multicultural Cyprus (2017).

Georgios Kazamias is Associate Professor of History at University of Cyprus, Cyprus.