Abstract :
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The complicated and tragic history of Cyprus is told in biting prose by Mallinson (diplomatic history, New York College, Athens, Greece), who never loses sight of the costs to the people of Cyprus of the machinations of the great powers who have controlled them. The history contains extensive discussion of key events from the mid-20th century forward to current issues, including discussion of the entry of Cyprus into the EU, its implications and impact. The foreign relations over the years amongst the major powers involved--the U.S., Britain, Turkey, and Greece--is a central theme.
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