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Minoan civilization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Their name was coined by the British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans after the mythic "king" Minos, associated with the labyrinth, which Evans identified as the site at Knossos. Crete is a mountainous island with natural harbors. The beginning of the Bronze Age, around 3100 BC, was a period of great unrest in Crete, but it also marks the beginning of Crete as an important center of civilization. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minoan_civilization   (2990 words)

1896, Jan. 3. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History Loud demands for an agreement with France and Russia were met by the British government by an agreement with France (Jan. 15) in which the British abandoned many of their claims in Siam, and by approaches to Russia, which, however, led to nothing. Outbreak of the insurrection in Crete (See 1896–97), fomented by Greeks who were intent on the annexation of the island. British decision to begin the reconquest of the Sudan by an advance on Dongola, to protect the Nile. www.bartleby.com /67/1121.html   (441 words)

Glossary - B   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Africa, British protectorate, overprint; 1871-1910: stamps of Cape Hope, identified by date stamp or Cape numeral cancels, 1910-1933: stamps of Union of South Africa, 1933, Dec. 1: first inscribed stamps issued, 1945: "Basutoland" overprint on stamps of South Africa, 1966, Oct. 4: became independent state of Lesotho, 1966, Oct. 31: all Basutoland stamps withdrawn. British crown colony, North Atlantic; 1609: became British colony, 1784-1812: Bermuda Gazette operated a domestic postal service, 1820-1859: external mails handled by London packet agent, 1848-54: Hamilton Postmaster William B. Perot produced stamps, 1865: Bermuda stamps issued, 1968: became a self-government. British stamps printed by De Le Rue on paper showing usually faint blue color, caused by reaction between the ink and chemicals in the paper; pre 1884: see: Ivory Head. malaysiastamp.freesite.org /info/glossaryb.html   (5343 words)

Dergi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Austrian stamps for use in offices in the Ottoman Empire often had the same designs as stamps for use in Austria, but they were denominated in different currencies. Stamps for the French Offices in the Ottoman Empire for the Levant, Cavalle, Dedeagh and Vathy are shown in Figure 3. Two King George V British Offices Abroad-Ottoman Empire stamps, a 1d scarlet stamp overprinted "LEVANT," Scott 47, and a 5d yellow-brown stamp surcharged 7½ piasters, Scott 59, are shown in Figure 4. www.tandemir.8m.com /custom4.html   (3420 words)

Decline of Islamaic and Ottoman Power The government raised money also by the sale of offices to the highest bidder, in part so the sultan and an elite could continue to live in the luxury to which they were accustomed. Under diplomatic pressure from the Dutch, the British and the Venetians, the war that had begun in 1683 was ended in 1699, the Ottomans feeling obliged to sign a treaty with Austria, Poland and Venice. The Ottomans were expanding their control on the island of Crete, but the glorious days of Islamic conquest were over, never to be replicated. www.fsmitha.com /h3/h21-ot.html   (1527 words)

Glossaire philatelique, lettre Bn-Bz British Columbia and Vancouver Island: Canadian province; 1847: first post office at Victoria, 1860: external communications were via U.S. expresses, such as Wells Fargo, US stamps sold, 1865: superseded by separate issues, 1866; united as part of Canadian Confederation, 1871, July 20: became a Canadian province as part of British Columbia, see: Canada. British Offices in Japan: 1859-Dec.1879: Yokohama, used stamps of Hong Kong from 1864, 1860-Dec.1879: Nagasaki, used stamps of Hong Kong from 1866, 1869-Dec.: (Hyogo), used stamps of Hong Kong from 1876. British postal strike: started Jan. 20, 1971, ended March 8, 1971: involved 220,000 postal employees: it was legal for private firms to deliver mail and many made their own stamp labels for the occasion. france-timbres.net /utilitaires/glossaire/b25bn_bz.htm   (4548 words)

Glossary - C   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Chinese treaty port; 1844-1922: British Post Office used stamps of Hong Kong, 1856: occupied by French and British forces, 1886-98: use stamps of Germany, 1900, Jan. 1-1917, Mar.17: German Post offices in China, 1901, June 15,-1922, Dec. 31: overprint on stamps of Indo-China, French Offices in China, 1949, Oct.: occupied by Communist armies. Individuals or firms, hired by the post office, who charged a fee to take mail to the nearest post office, or to collect it from one and deliver it to the addressee. British dependency in the Caribbean Sea; 18th century: British colony, 1889, Apr.: used stamps of Jamaica, 1900, Nov.: first stamps issued, 1962, Nov. 28: became a crown colony. malaysiastamp.freesite.org /info/glossaryc.html   (6265 words)

StampPrinters.info: Printers - Greece First stamp(s) traced by compiler: 1899 for British Post Offices in Crete. First stamp(s) traced by compiler: 1898 for British Post Offices in Crete. First stamp(s) traced by compiler: 1905 for Crete. www.stampprinters.info /SPI_Country_Greece.htm   (293 words)

Glossaire philatelique, lettre Cn-Cz College stamps, university: the British universities of Oxford and Cambridge were officially granted the right to issue their own stamps for internal messenger service in the mid- 1600s; several other colleges used their own stamps between 1871 and 1886. Crete, Austrian post offices: 1900s: operated in Canea, Candia and Rethymnon, 1903: stamps of Austria surcharged in francs and centimes, 1914, Dec.: offices closed. Cylinder number: in British and Commonwealth stamp sheets, if the number has a period, it is from the right side of the cylinder, if there is no period, it is from the left side; in more than one color is used, the numbers will be in the color applied by that particular cylinder. rodolphe.hipp.free.fr /utilitaires/glossaire/b25cn_cz.htm   (5890 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) They estimate that 70 per cent of the illegal immigrants are detained, while the remainder are taken by Greek accomplices of the gang to central Greece, the Peloponnese and Crete to work as seasonal farm labourers. Mitsotakis said that from his position he would do all in his power for problems in former Yugoslavia to be resolved, peace be restored and progress achieved in the region. Samaras referred to recent developments in Greek national issues, and Cyprus' accession bid to the European Union, underlining that it was necessary in light of the 1996 intergovernmental conference that a date be decided on for the beginning of negotiation talks for Cyprus' accession. www.b-info.com /places/Bulgaria/news/95-01/jan27.gr   (1007 words)

LINNS.COM: The website of the world's largest weekly stamp newspaper-Linn's Stamp News Ninety-eight percent of the Falklanders are of British descent and have British nationality. The Falklands were discovered by the British in 1592 but were uninhabited until a French settlement was established in 1764 and a British settlement in 1765. In 1962 this area was reorganized as the British Antarctic Territory, with South Georgia remaining attached to the Falklands. www.linns.com /reference/entities/entity_f.asp   (2080 words)

employment In the popular resorts, mainly on the North East coast at Hersonissos and Malia, many young European and English speaking staff are employed in the bars and cafes. Offices have sprung up all over the island, a lot of them British run/owned. In Crete there are literally hundreds of "frontistiria" (private language schools) and the majority of Greek school children attend one after school hours. www.livingincrete.net /employment.html   (781 words)

Crete Property and Real Estate Agents We are the only "one-stop" property business in the East of Crete, our offices are situated in Makrygialos a town half way between Sitia and Ierepetra - the two main towns of East Crete. The British Airways will increase the frequency of flights from Gatwick (UK) to Heraklion for 2006. We expect this will be most successful - we have had good reports from visitors to Crete who have enjoyed the GB Airways flights during this year. www.eastcreteproperty.com   (613 words)

Greece, Crete Attorney, Real Estate Attorney. Law Offices of Savvas Zannetos. Under the influence of the "Meagali Idea," of expanding the Greek state to include all areas of Greek population, Greece acquired the Ionian Islands in 1864; Thessaly and part of Epirus in 1881; Macedonia, Crete, Epirus, and the Aegean Islands in 1913; Western Thrace in 1918; and the Dodecanese Islands in 1947. After the German withdrawal, the principal Greek resistance movement, which was controlled by the communists, refused to disarm. A banned demonstration by resistance forces in Athens in December 1944 ended in battles with Greek Government and British forces. www.creteattorney.com /greece_greek_history.php   (1019 words)

Holiday villa in Crete Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) VILLAS CRETE is a family business, fully registered, insured and bonded to the Greek Tourist Office. VILLAS CRETE is a family business, fully registered, insured and bonded to the Greek Tourist Authority for your safety and security of reservation. Crete has a history which goes back long before the memories of man. The Minoans flourished here and relics of their civilization (which was the earliest on European soil) are all around us. www.holiday-rentals.com /Greece/holiday-villa-Crete/p6483.htm   (1484 words)

British Commonwealth Postmarks If the town is a post office outside of the colony but administered by the colony, that is indicated. Focus is on villages with post offices around the turn of the century without attempting to include newer offices. Some offices were open only a few months and have disappeared from modern maps. www.pbbooks.com /cr1.htm   (554 words)

Overseas Motorhome Tours, Inc. - FAQs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) On one occasion, early in the morning, after an uncomfortable all night ferry ride from Piraeus to the Greek island of Crete, we decided to treat ourselves to a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant. The situation in the former communist countries is presently in a state of flux. Auto Club offices have cameras available to take the photographs for an $8 fee for members, and $15 for non-members. www.omtinc.com /misc/faq.html   (4428 words)

stamp sheets 1898 british offices in crete candia mnh and related   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) stamp sheets 1898 british offices in crete candia mnh and related stamp sheets 1898 british offices in crete candia mnh you are bidding on a beautiful set of rare stamps from british offices in crete district of heraklion (candia). www.swirlfm.com /stamp-sheets-1898-british-offices-in-crete-candia-mnh,i5619015727,c263.html   (118 words)

NewsFromRussia.Com British woman who killed her autistic son was given a suspended jail sentence British woman who killed her autistic son was given a suspended jail sentence State-owned China Shipping Group is examining whether to develop a container terminal on the Greek island of Crete, the company's president said Wednesday. A woman who admitted suffocating her violent 36-year-old son who suffered from Down syndrome was given a suspended jail sentence Wednesday. newsfromrussia.com /world/2005/11/02/66836.html   (2305 words)

AskPhil -- Stamp Collecting starts here. Imperium proofs: special prints of the Q.V. and K.E. VII British colonial designs made by the printing firm of De La Rue from plates which were engraved "Imperium" at the head, exist in colors, imperforate and/or perforated and on paper with/without watermark. India, British: British East India Company acquisition of territory; 1887: areas of India not under direct British rule, were protected states under native rulers; known as convention and feudatory states, which issued their own stamps. Italian Offices in Constantinople: 1909: stamps of Italy overprinted "Constantinopoli," 1922: stamps of Italy overprinted for postage due. www.askphil.org /b25i.htm   (6846 words)

WER: The Wisconsin Idea [Chapter 7] may seem strange at first glance that the system of appointive offices meets with so much approval in a state where there is such confidence in democracy and where the direct primary election is in favor. If asked why he does not go directly to the commission and find the truth, he invariably replies that when he did go to that office he met a crowd of experts who could prove anything to him and things were so complicated that he only made a fool of himself. The sense of duty, permanency and scientific methods in office had to be realized first. www.library.wisc.edu /etext/WIReader/WER1650-Chpt7.html   (3997 words)

Crete Logo Design: Company and Business Logos in Nebraska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Whether you are an owner of a small business in Crete or a marketing manager for a larger corporation with offices throughout Nebraska, we will design a professional, contemporary, and creative logo for your company that effectively projects your corporate image, goals and values. Our design agency is widely recognized as the most creative and knowledgable provider of corporate identity and advertising design solutions, serving the Crete area. Among our clients there are law offices, real estate brokers, consulting firms, accounting professionals, advertising agencies, software corporations, educational institutions, banks, medical centers, financial services providers, insurance agents, construction companies, non-profit organizations, and many other types of businesses. www.trendylogos.com /logo-design-crete-ne.html   (739 words)

U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing #76, 97-05-16   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) If you are asking me what has President Clinton done from the day he took office until today, I can tell you that President Clinton's policy has been one of some distance from President Mobutu. We have consistently and publicly urged, throughout the life of this Administration, for reform and for democracy and for a transition. We did have a meeting with the Greek military on the Island of Crete, and questions regarding specific measures either country is prepared to accept should be directed to those countries. www.hri.org /docs/statedep/1997/97-05-16.std.html   (7419 words)

Inscriptions Overprints On Stamps - P France overprint on stamps of Indo-China, Offices in China. Germany overprint, Offices in China; Estonia overprint on stamps of Russia, German Occupation. Ceylon overprint on the 4-cent stamps of 1883, used to denote the extra commission charged by the post office on money orders which had not been cashed within three months of issue. www.geocities.com /malaysiastamp/info/inscriptionsoverprintsonstampsp.html   (467 words)

George Alevizos Sale - 119   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) BRITISH OFFICES IN THE LEVANT Lots (448-452) STAMPS., COVER COLLECTION., COVERS.. BRITISH OFFICES IN MOROCCO Lots (453-456) COVER COLLECTION., MINT STATIONERY., USED STATIONERY.. OFFICES IN THE AEGEAN ISLANDS Lots (571-572) COVERS.. stampauctionnetwork.com /zt/zt119.cfm   (1025 words)

Living in the Sun - Property Sales & Real estate in Greece, Cyprus, Crete, Spain, Turkey and Florida It has a beautiful coastline, some astonishing historical sites, natural wonders to rival anywhere, and of course a climate that brings sunshine and warmth virtually all year. Bodrun has it's own British Consulate, such is the popularity of the area for buying properties at extraordinary prices. So have a look through these pages, and see what the country has to offer, and browse through the properties - you will be surprised to see what you could own. www.livinginthesun.com /src/turkey/turkey.htm   (465 words)

AskPhil -- Stamp Collecting starts here. Halbiert: (Ger.) bisect; stamp cut in half which has been used to pay the postage at half the face value of the original stamp; the bisect is collected on the original cover with the postmark or cancellation covering the cut. Honour envelope: British manila envelope with a large cross and inscription in green meaning that the writer on active service, certified that on their honour that the contents did not discuss military matters. Hurricane Hattie: overprint on stamps of British Honduras, semi-postal for hurricane of Oct. 31, 1961. www.askphil.org /b25h.htm   (6707 words)

ISWSC Worldwide Stamp Identifier: C-E   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) (overprint on stamps of Indo-China): France- Offices in China- Canton (1901-23). CENT(S) (currency overprint): Russia- Offices in China (1901-22). (overprint on stamps of Russia): Russia- Offices in Turkey- Constantinople (1909-10). www.geocities.com /iswsc1/iswsc_identce.html   (1393 words)

[No title] It is true that some high land chief from beyond the wall might call himself king, but it is quite unlikely that such a remote red-shanks should have written to Rome. Paul of Samosata, who incongruously combined the offices of bishop of Antioch and treasurer of the civil government, taught that Jesus was not true God. Pelagius (man of the sea) was the nickname by which Morgan, a tall Britisher, was popularly known. www.ewtn.com /library/CHRIST/POPES.TXT   (22289 words)

Crete book, pugs cartoons ecards funny horoscope Greek food   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Details of new and traditional houses and building plots in Crete and elsewhere in Greece can be found at Living Greece, an established firm of specialist estate agents with offices in the UK and Crete. CRETE PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS are Licensed Estate Agents specialising in the sale and purchase of all types of properties and plots in Crete working in association with ARCHITECT DESIGN GROUP specialists in the design and construction of homes in North East Crete that blend in with the environment. The Cretans Association of Toronto, Cnossos is a website that "celebrates our beautiful island of Crete and what it means to be Cretan". www.inkmonitor.com /aboutus.html   (522 words)

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