White Ravens’99/Greece/79009
Apostolake, Alexa / Stampogle, Helene  
 Alphabetari tes Kypru
 (An alphabet of Cyprus)
 Athena: Kaleidoskopio, 1997. 119pp
 ISBN 960-7846-00-1
 Cyprus/History - Culture - Archaeology - Art - Political history
 Using the alphabet to give form to the book, the history, rich culture, customs and everyday life of Cyprus
 are made vivid and accessible for readers of all ages. Writings ranging from the classical period to modern
 times document the eventful history of an island which has often been occupied during its history, but is still
 largely unknown beyond its borders. Short, pithy texts, enrichened with excellent, attractively designed
 illustrative matter have been chosen by experts for this excellent introduction to Cyprus that invites
 repeated browsing. A chronology of historical events rounds out this compact handbook of a country
 which will soon become a member of the European Union. It may be hoped that this new publishing house
 continues to present such meticulously edited books. (10+) 

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