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For the Aegean island of Syros, the Greek Revolution (1821-1832) marked a significant turning point. Known as the island of the Pope, due to its Catholic majority, Syros transformed into a major commercial hub, seemingly triggering the withdrawal of its indigenous Latin community. Juxtaposing the view from the Archipelago with that from Istanbul, the Peloponnese, Rome, Paris and Vienna, this volume revisits the island's history. From early encounters between native inhabitants and groups from across the Ottoman Levant, to how the Latin community navigated conflict and change during the Greek War of Independence, this book offers new insights into the political, cultural and social history of the region.

The Island of the Pope

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      Publisher: Berghahn Books
      Publication Date: 1/1/2025
      ISBN13: 9781805398592, 978-1805398592
      ISBN10: 1805398598

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      Book Synopsis
      For the Aegean island of Syros, the Greek Revolution (1821-1832) marked a significant turning point. Known as the island of the Pope, due to its Catholic majority, Syros transformed into a major commercial hub, seemingly triggering the withdrawal of its indigenous Latin community. Juxtaposing the view from the Archipelago with that from Istanbul, the Peloponnese, Rome, Paris and Vienna, this volume revisits the island's history. From early encounters between native inhabitants and groups from across the Ottoman Levant, to how the Latin community navigated conflict and change during the Greek War of Independence, this book offers new insights into the political, cultural and social history of the region.

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