Christians and Muslims in Ottoman Cyprus and the Mediterranean World, 1571-1640

by Ronald Jennings

Overview

Wrested from the rule of the Venetians, the island of Cyprus took on cultural shadings of enormous complexity as a new province of the Ottoman empire, involving the compulsory migration of hundreds of Muslim Turks to the island from the nearby Karamna province, the conversion of large numbers of native Greek Orthodox Christians to Islam, an abortive plan to settle Jews there, and the circumstances of islanders who had formerly been held by the venetians. Delving into contemporary archival records of the lte sixteenth and early seventeenth conturies, particularly judicial refisters, Professor Jennings uncovers the island society as seen through local law courts, public works, and charitable institutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814741818
Publisher:	New York University Press
Publication date:	08/01/1992
Series:	NYU Studies in NE Civilization , #1
Pages:	442
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Ronald C. Jennings is a professor of history at the University of Illinois, in Urbanza.

Editorial Reviews

A history of largely Greek-speaking and Greek Orthodox Cypriots after the Muslim Ottoman Empire captured the island from the descendants of crusaders, who had ruled as outsiders for centuries. Notes the changes in such areas as the status of women, public welfare, relations between religions, slavery, economics, military affairs, and sea trade. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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