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The Transformation of Ottoman Crete: Revolts, Politics and Identity in the Late Nineteenth Century
The island of Crete under Ottoman rule in the nineteenth century saw successive revolts from its majority Christian population, who were set on union with the newly-independent Greece. This book offers an original perspective on the social, political and ideological transformation of Ottoman Crete within the nationalist context of the late nineteenth century. It focuses on the Cretan revolts of 1896 and 1897, and examines the establishment of the autonomous Cretan State and the withdrawal of Ottoman troops from the island in 1898. Based on Ottoman, British and American archival sources, the author demonstrates that, contrary to the standard view that the uprisings were merely an expression of discontent at Ottoman rule, Cretan Christians in fact aimed to radically change the socio-economic and political structure of Cretan society and to actually overthrow and expel the Ottoman administration. This book provides a deeper understanding of the Cretan experience, and of the wider politics of the Eastern Mediterranean, in the late nineteenth century.
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The Transformation of Ottoman Crete: Revolts, Politics and Identity in the Late Nineteenth Century
The island of Crete under Ottoman rule in the nineteenth century saw successive revolts from its majority Christian population, who were set on union with the newly-independent Greece. This book offers an original perspective on the social, political and ideological transformation of Ottoman Crete within the nationalist context of the late nineteenth century. It focuses on the Cretan revolts of 1896 and 1897, and examines the establishment of the autonomous Cretan State and the withdrawal of Ottoman troops from the island in 1898. Based on Ottoman, British and American archival sources, the author demonstrates that, contrary to the standard view that the uprisings were merely an expression of discontent at Ottoman rule, Cretan Christians in fact aimed to radically change the socio-economic and political structure of Cretan society and to actually overthrow and expel the Ottoman administration. This book provides a deeper understanding of the Cretan experience, and of the wider politics of the Eastern Mediterranean, in the late nineteenth century.
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The Transformation of Ottoman Crete: Revolts, Politics and Identity in the Late Nineteenth Century

The Transformation of Ottoman Crete: Revolts, Politics and Identity in the Late Nineteenth Century

by Pinar Senisik
The Transformation of Ottoman Crete: Revolts, Politics and Identity in the Late Nineteenth Century

The Transformation of Ottoman Crete: Revolts, Politics and Identity in the Late Nineteenth Century

by Pinar Senisik

Overview

The island of Crete under Ottoman rule in the nineteenth century saw successive revolts from its majority Christian population, who were set on union with the newly-independent Greece. This book offers an original perspective on the social, political and ideological transformation of Ottoman Crete within the nationalist context of the late nineteenth century. It focuses on the Cretan revolts of 1896 and 1897, and examines the establishment of the autonomous Cretan State and the withdrawal of Ottoman troops from the island in 1898. Based on Ottoman, British and American archival sources, the author demonstrates that, contrary to the standard view that the uprisings were merely an expression of discontent at Ottoman rule, Cretan Christians in fact aimed to radically change the socio-economic and political structure of Cretan society and to actually overthrow and expel the Ottoman administration. This book provides a deeper understanding of the Cretan experience, and of the wider politics of the Eastern Mediterranean, in the late nineteenth century.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781848855410
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 07/19/2011
Series: Library of Ottoman Studies
Pages: 352
Product dimensions: 5.80(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Pinar Senisik is Assistant Professor of the Humanities at Dogus University, Istanbul. She graduated in Philosophy at Istanbul University and received her PhD in History from Bogazici University, Istanbul in 2007, with a doctoral dissertation entitled 'The Transformation of Ottoman Crete: Cretans, Revolts and Diplomatic Politics in the Late Ottoman Empire, 1895 1898'. Her research interests include the political and social history of the late Ottoman Empire, non-Muslim communities under Ottoman rule, comparative Mediterranean studies, and nationalism in the Balkans.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Creation of Modern Greek Identity and its Impact on Ottoman Crete
The Island of Crete: A Historical Background
Violence Revisited: Committee, General Assembly and the Cretan Revolt of 1896
The Cretan Revolt of 1897
Challenging Authority, Transforming Politics: The End of Ottoman Rule in Crete
Conclusion
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