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[magikthrill]

Hey guys

Today I walked into a pretty bookstore in the city and as I was browsing through the History section I realized there was nothing on Cyprus. All I could find though was a book about Balkan History with brief references to the Cyprus problem.

Could you guys give me a list of some books regarding the Cyprus issue you thing would be for great reading as I ride the subway every morning, both books you've read and books you've heard are supposed to be good.

thanks guys

[metecyp]

If you really want to know about Cyprus problem in every detail starting from 1950s, I recommend reading Glafkos Clerides' "My Deposition". It's 4 volumes and each volume is huge. I managed to finish the first 2 volumes but it was been very informative and well-worth the time.

[Saint Jimmy]

Yes, My Deposition is well worth its money. Although I would hardly say it's very convenient for subway purposes - all four volumes are heavy and bulky books that can't easily be carried around.

I suspect the person most suitable to answer your question would be Cannedmoose, but may I recommend "The Cyprus Conspiracy: America, Espionage and the Turkish Invasion" by Brendan O'Malley and Ian Craig. I found it quite impartial and well-researched, and you can find it on Amazon - and it's not that expensive, either. The only problem is that its account ends at 1996 or somewhere around that year, so it's not up-to-date. I also have Lord David Hannay's book, "Cyprus: the Search for a Solution" (also on Amazon), which is a valid insider account of the 8-year-long negotiations that led up to the A-Plan, and the brief period following the referendum. Also an enjoyable read with juicy inside stuff.

I have these two, if you want me to loan them to you, pm me and we can sort out the details.

[magikthrill]

thanks guys

i would like to get my hands on clerides' volumes but as jimmy pointed out its not that convenient for subway rides.

i am going to order the books from amazon right now but muchas gracias again for all your help guys!

also still waiting on moose for something more up to date maybe

[Kifeas]

If you really want to know about Cyprus problem in every detail starting from 1950s, I recommend reading Glafkos Clerides' "My Deposition". It's 4 volumes and each volume is huge. I managed to finish the first 2 volumes but it was been very informative and well-worth the time.

Does he mention anything in his books about the Akritas plan?

[Saint Jimmy]

Does he mention anything in his books about the Akritas plan?

Νot that I can remember...

I am assuming this is a trick question, implying that the fact that he didn't mention it in such a detailed and balanced account (or, if he did mention it, the fact that he didn't present it as a malevolent document) necessarily disproves TC claims/assumptions concerning it ('it' being the Akritas Plan). Am I correct?

[gabaston]

Magic


i am honestly not being antagonistic here, but in response to your lit reqest their is a book that illustrates the tc point of view perfectly. I doubt that you will agree with its contents, but it accurately portays tc sentiment and frustrations, and is a counter ballance to the gc view

it is a must read part of the total picture.

i wont name since it has been reffered to several times in this forum.
There are three versions of every story and this version is an account of at least one.

[MicAtCyp]

Just a comment on Clerides volumes of "my deposition". They describe the Cyprus issue only through the eyes of a high ranking politician. One day he met with that official, another day with that politician they discussed this they discussed that. I hardly managed to read half the first volume and I think it was boring. You cant really get the juice of the Cyprus problem from out there, at least not from the angle of how the ordinary peoples lives were affected.
Anyway it reveals many truths, one I remember is about the planting of the first bomb at Bayraktar mosque which caused a revolt of the TCs, that was later admitted that was actually planted by Denktashes people.

[cannedmoose]

Thrill, where do I begin... since Cyprus is my daily reading subject...

A great book that I've read recently is 'Imagining the Modern: The Cultures of Nationalism in Cyprus' by Rebecca Bryant. It deals with the Cyprus problem from first principles investigating how Cypriots underwent a transformation from Christian and Muslim Cypriots to Greek and Turkish Cypriots... really interesting and insightful.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... s&n=507846

Another good book, which gives a good oversight of Cyprus' history is 'Cyprus: A Troubled Island' by Andrew Borowiec. It's quite expensive, but well worth a read as I found it quite balanced, which is a rarity.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... s&n=507846

David Hannay's book 'Cyprus: The Search for a Solution' is another good read and surprisingly easy to get into as I found Hannay's writing style a joy.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 52-4251943

If you're interested in how EU accession is changing the situation (before you're able to read my doctoral thesis in 2 years anyway! ), 'The European Union and the Cyprus Conflict: Modern Conflict, Postmodern Union' edited by Thomas Diez, is another good book and contains articles written by some folks that I know, including a great one on the economic and social impact on Northern Cyprus.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... ce&s=books

Finally, one that I'm reading now is 'Echoes from the Dead Zone: Across the Cyprus Divide' by Yiannis Papadakis, it's a good read so far.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... ce&s=books

I know of loads more, but they're the best I've come across. If you want any more, just let me know.

[brother]

So just a few to recommend moosey.