Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2015-09-13 Public domain in the USA. 232 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.) Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Crete (Greece) -- History -- Insurrection, 1866-1868 DF Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 438722 2025-06-20T06:00:36.568223 text/html 405358 2024-10-24T18:01:07 text/html 308064 2025-06-20T06:00:43.933203 application/epub+zip 306915 2025-06-20T06:00:37.828263 application/epub+zip 242119 2025-06-20T06:00:37.182243 application/epub+zip 405094 2025-06-20T06:00:48.635240 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 344430 2025-06-20T06:00:43.293309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307572 2022-09-22T15:18:29.707546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363936 2025-06-20T06:00:35.770267 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 344130 2024-10-24T18:01:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16304 2025-06-20T06:00:48.789221 application/rdf+xml 13345 2025-06-20T06:00:37.305246 image/jpeg 998 2025-06-20T06:00:37.241212 image/jpeg 264439 2025-06-20T06:00:36.623261 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia