Greek-Cypriot enosis of October 1915 : A lost opportunity?
Part of : Balkan studies : biannual publication of the Institute for Balkan Studies ; Vol.37, No.2, 1996, pages 289-307
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This article will argue that the British offer of ceding Cyprus to Greece inOctober 1915 is not as genuine as it first appears.The unfolding events of September - October 1915 in the Balkans and themilitary stalemate on the western front influenced Britain to make the Cyprusoffer from out of desperation. Britain was willing to offer territorial prizes to get the Balkan States to join the war on the side of the Entente.The personal differences of Eleftherios Venizelos and King Constantineover Greek foreign policy along with the involvement of Great Powers in Greece’s domestic politics needs to be considered.
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