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History Of The Island Of Corfu: And Of The Republic Of The Ionian Islands (1852)

History Of The Island Of Corfu: And Of The Republic Of The Ionian Islands (1852)

Jervis, Henry Jervis-White

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165544679
ISBN13: 9781165544677
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
History of the Island of Corfu and of the Republic of the Ionian Islands is a comprehensive book written by Henry Jervis-White Jervis in 1852. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Corfu, an island located in the Ionian Sea, and the Republic of the Ionian Islands, which was a short-lived state that existed from 1815 to 1864.The author begins by describing the geography and topography of the island of Corfu, including its climate, natural resources, and strategic location in the Mediterranean. He then delves into the island's ancient history, tracing its origins back to the mythological era and exploring its role in the Greek and Roman empires.Jervis also covers the island's medieval period, including its occupation by the Venetians and the Ottoman Empire. He then moves on to the modern era, detailing the island's role in the Greek War of Independence and its eventual incorporation into the Republic of the Ionian Islands.Throughout the book, Jervis provides a wealth of information on the island's culture, economy, and society, including its architecture, cuisine, and religious traditions. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the island's history and geography.Overall, History of the Island of Corfu and of the Republic of the Ionian Islands is an informative and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Greece and the Mediterranean.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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