02329cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000400012624500400016626400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250801670042352012630059053400450185365300570189885600430195599900170199849956UtSlPG20260610134140.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04034225  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDF1 aStillman, William James,d1828-190114aThe Cretan Insurrection of 1866-7-8 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-09-13  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCrete (Greece) -- History -- Insurrection, 1866-186840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49956  c90794d90794