I. B. Tauris & Company Britain and Cyprus: Key Themes and Documents Since World War II (International Library of Twentieth Century History)

Cyprus after World War II was - and continues to be - a focal point for diplomatic and military negotiations and disagreements between both local and international powers. In 'Britain and Cyprus', William Mallinson, a former British diplomat, has selected from a wealth of documents drawn from the National Archives, skilfully combining the chronology of events with vital themes and motifs. Several of these documents have been obtained directly from the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence, thanks to the help - and pressure - of the Information Commissioner, under the Freedom of Information Act. Its blend of documentation with incisive exploration and analysis makes this book an invaluable resource for all those interested in the politics of the Eastern Mediterranean, British history and in the process of policy formulation. Review 'William Mallinson is the best qualified person I can think of to guide one through the controversies of Cyprus's history. He knows the archives better probably than anyone else. It is a magnificent testament to a historian's skills and is replete with good common sense about the historian's task of evaluating documents, while avoiding the pitfalls of international relations theory. It will be a boon to students of international relations and imperial history; it will be a goldmine of information to political historians of Britain and the Mediterranean; it will be a challenge to international relations theorists. And it will, most of all, enable readers to discover the delight of studying primary sources - indeed, may even encourage them to visit national archives. So my advice is to use Mallinson's erudite selection before you start arguing about Cyprus. There is no better aid on offer today. And Cyprus as an international problem is hardly likely to go away.' --Alan Sked, Professor of International History, London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) 'William Mallinson brings to this subject his very considerable professional experience in the British Diplomatic Service as well as an expert's knowledge of this area and this period. The need for such a volume, containing such valuable and essential documented historical/diplomatic material, is self evident - especially as political and economic circumstances are currently increasing the importance and relevance of such material.' --Robert Giddings, Emeritus Professor, Bournemouth University 'This work is bound to establish William Mallinson as a key scholar in the field of Cyprus's international history and politics. By all means, a remarkable achievement as it questions the half-truths that so many of us have held dear.' --Vassilis K. Fouskas, Professor of International Relations, Richmond University, London, and Editor of the Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies About the Author William Mallinson is Lecturer in British History and Literature at the Ionian University, Corfu. He is the author of 'Cyprus: A Modern History' (I.B.Tauris, 2005, updated 2009), 'From Neutrality to Commitment: Dutch Foreign Policy, NATO and European Integration' (I.B.Tauris, 2010) and 'Cyprus: Diplomatic History and the Clash of Theory in International Relations' (I.B.Tauris, 2010).