Famagusta Maritima - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Famagusta Maritima write by Michael J. K. Walsh. This book was released on 2019-01-04. Famagusta Maritima available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Famagusta Maritima: Mariners, Merchants, Pilgrims and Mercenaries presents a collection of scholarly studies spanning the thousand year history of the port of Famagusta in Cyprus. This historic harbour city was at the heart of the Crusading Lusignan dynasty, a possession of both Genoa and Venice during the Renaissance, a port of the Ottoman Empire for three centuries, and in time, a strategic naval and intelligence node for the British Empire. It is a maritime space made famous by the realities of its extraordinary importance and influence, followed by its calamitous demise. Contributors are: Michele Bacci, Lucie Bonato, Tomasz Borowski, Mike Carr, Pierre-Vincent Claverie, Dragos Cosmescu, Nicholas Coureas, Marko Kiessel, Antonio Musarra, William Spates, Asu Tozan, Ahmet Usta, and Michael Walsh.
Medieval and Renaissance Famagusta
Medieval and Renaissance Famagusta - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Medieval and Renaissance Famagusta write by Michael J. K. Walsh. This book was released on 2016-12-05. Medieval and Renaissance Famagusta available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. There was a time seven centuries ago when Famagusta's wealth and renown could be compared to that of Venice or Constantinople. The Cathedral of St Nicholas in the main square of Famagusta, serving as the coronation place for the Crusader Kings of Jerusalem after the fall of Acre in 1291, symbolised both the sophistication and permanence of the French society that built it. From the port radiated impressive commercial activity with the major Mediterranean trade centres, generating legendary wealth, cosmopolitanism, and hedonism, unsurpassed in the Levant. These halcyon days were not to last, however, and a 15th century observer noted that, following the Genoese occupation of the city, 'a malignant devil has become jealous of Famagusta'. When Venice inherited the city, it reconstructed the defences and had some success in revitalising the city's economy. But the end for Venetian Famagusta came in dramatic fashion in 1571, following a year long siege by the Ottomans. Three centuries of neglect followed which, combined with earthquakes, plague and flooding, left the city in ruins. The essays collected in this book represent a major contribution to the study of Medieval and Renaissance Famagusta and its surviving art and architecture and also propose a series of strategies for preserving the city's heritage in the future. They will be of particular interest to students and scholars of Gothic, Byzantine and Renaissance art and architecture, and to those of the Crusades and the Latin East, as well as the Military Orders. After an introductory chapter surveying the history of Famagusta and its position in the cultural mosaic that is the Eastern Mediterranean, the opening section provides a series of insights into the history and historiography of the city. There follow chapters on the churches and their decoration, as well as the military architecture, while the final section looks at the history of conservation efforts and assesses the work that now needs to be done.
The Armenian Church of Famagusta and the Complexity of Cypriot Heritage
The Armenian Church of Famagusta and the Complexity of Cypriot Heritage - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Armenian Church of Famagusta and the Complexity of Cypriot Heritage write by Michael J.K. Walsh. This book was released on 2017-04-27. The Armenian Church of Famagusta and the Complexity of Cypriot Heritage available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book explores seven centuries of change in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean world through the rise and fall of Famagusta’s medieval Armenian Church. An examination of the complex and its art escorts the reader from the era of the Crusades in Lusignan Cyprus, through the rise and fall of the Venetian, Ottoman and British Empires, to the political stasis of the present day. The Armenian church was a home for displaced villagers during the post-independence era, became a military storage facility post-1974 and eventually fell into abandonment once again. This study represents a pioneering history of the Armenian community in Famagusta and a probing analysis of the art and architecture it left behind. It is also a permanent record of the long-term engagement and commitment of Nanyang Technological University Singapore, the World Monuments Fund, and the Famagusta Municipality to protect this precious site, under extremely challenging circumstances.
The Complete Travel Guide for Famagusta (Cyprus)
The Complete Travel Guide for Famagusta (Cyprus) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Complete Travel Guide for Famagusta (Cyprus) write by . This book was released on . The Complete Travel Guide for Famagusta (Cyprus) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "The Complete Travel Guide" Series offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse destinations worldwide. Each book provides detailed insights into local culture, history, attractions, and practical travel tips, ensuring travellers are well-prepared to embark on memorable journeys. With vibrant illustrations, beautiful pictures and up to date information, this series is an essential companion for any type of traveller seeking enriching experiences.
The Sieges of Nicosia and Famagusta in Cyprus
The Sieges of Nicosia and Famagusta in Cyprus - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Sieges of Nicosia and Famagusta in Cyprus write by Uberto Foglietta. This book was released on 1899. The Sieges of Nicosia and Famagusta in Cyprus available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
