Project Gutenberg 2015-09-13 Public domain in the USA. 83 Stillman, William James 1828 1901 Stillman, W. J. (William James) 04034225 The Cretan Insurrection of 1866-7-8 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Cretan Insurrection of 1866-7-8" by William J. Stillman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the events surrounding the Cretan revolt against Ottoman rule during the years mentioned, providing insights into the complexities of political influences and the cultural heritage of the Cretan people. It explores the socio-political dynamics of the time, focusing on the Cretans’ struggle for autonomy and the various powers that intervened in their affairs. The opening of the text introduces readers to the context preceding the insurrection, notably Stillman’s personal involvement as the U.S. Consul in Crete. He reflects on the historical background of the island, illuminating its unique character and the grievances that led to heightened tensions. Through various interactions with local officials and the unfolding political landscape marked by oppression, he sets the stage for the subsequent assembly of Cretan leaders, which becomes a catalyst for revolt. The narrative highlights the significant “Assembly” at Omalo, showcasing both the democratic aspirations of the Cretans and the volatile political environment that ultimately leads to conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Crete (Greece) -- History -- Insurrection, 1866-1868 DF Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 438599 438567 2024-09-20T16:56:16.200992 2023-09-21T13:11:32.147029 text/html text/html 425770 2015-11-02T11:22:26 text/html; charset=utf-8 262677 2015-11-02T11:22:48 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 307955 2024-09-20T16:56:23.427932 application/epub+zip 306890 2024-09-20T16:56:17.491066 application/epub+zip 242099 2024-09-20T16:56:16.763987 application/epub+zip 405176 2024-09-20T16:56:27.878941 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 344438 2024-09-20T16:56:22.746939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307572 2022-09-22T15:18:29.707546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364120 363999 2024-09-20T16:56:15.306019 2023-09-21T13:11:31.315068 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 364391 2015-11-02T11:22:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 137091 2015-11-02T11:22:48 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18193 2024-09-20T16:56:28.010905 application/rdf+xml 13345 2024-09-20T16:56:16.869982 image/jpeg 998 2024-09-20T16:56:16.817972 image/jpeg 264416 2024-09-20T16:56:16.253986 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia