A Land for Strangers, A History of Encounters
Abstract
A Land for Strangers opens the way to further inquiry into how the island’s history might contribute to broader discussions on the nature of foreignness and the mechanisms of inclusion and exclusion. This volume is not only a scholarly contribution to the study of Cyprus but also a reminder that connectivity and insularity are not opposites, but interwoven dynamics that have jointly shaped Cypriot history. The island’s perceived marginality has long coexisted with its role as a site of contact, exchange and entanglement, offering a valuable observatory from which to reconsider prevailing narratives of centre and periphery. I share with the other editors of this volume the sincere hope that its multifaceted perspectives will ignite future research and interdisciplinary collaboration on the experiences of strangers in lands that may feel strange – only until strangeness gives way to familiarity, thereby deepening our understanding of the complexities of movement and settlement, both within Cyprus and far beyond.
Presentato: 06 Aprile 2025 | Pubblicato 24 Luglio 2025 | Lingua: en
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