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Cyprus

Cyprus. (and its metaphoric potential). Strategic site and valuable trading post, offering control of eastern Mediterranean; H as been ruled by others and contested throughout history; Owners include d Egypt , Persia, Rome, Assyria, Byzantium, Richard the Lionheart , Knights Templars .

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Cyprus

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  1. Cyprus (and its metaphoric potential)

  2. Strategic site and valuable trading post, offering control of eastern Mediterranean; • Has been ruled by others and contested throughout history; • Owners include d Egypt , Persia, Rome, Assyria, Byzantium, Richard the Lionheart, Knights Templars.

  3. Acquired by Venice in 1489; • Acquired through marriage into Cyprus royal family; • Furthest east of Venetian possessions. Number of fortifications built.

  4. Attacked by Ottoman Turks 1570 with large force; • Most of the island fell quickly and easily; Turks slaughtered lots of Europeans; • Secured by the Turks after year long siege of fortified Famagusta.

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