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Antonis Assos: Microhistory as Microclimate

Published January 20, 2026, 17:30
Antonis Assos: Microhistory as Microclimate

In his new book, "The Forgotten Uprising of 1974, Paphos September 8th," Antonis Assos examines the period of 1964-1974, focusing on the events following the coup in Paphos. The author employs a "microhistorical" approach, relying on a wealth of personal testimonies, to highlight the resistance of democratic citizens in Paphos against the coup plotters. The uprising of September 8, 1974, which began with the murder of Demosthenes Georgiou, is described in detail, revealing an important but forgotten aspect of Cypriot history. The book showcases the terror inflicted by the coup plotters and the heroism of the residents of Paphos who resisted.