Greek-Cypriot enosis of October 1915 : “A lost opportunity"

Abstract

This article will argue that the British offer of ceding Cyprus to Greece in
October 1915 is not as genuine as it first appears.
The unfolding events of September - October 1915 in the Balkans and the
military stalemate on the western front influenced Britain to make the Cyprus
offer from out of desperation. Britain was willing to offer territorial prizes to
get the Balkan States to join the war on the side of the Entente.
The personal differences of Eleftherios Venizelos and King Constantine
over Greek foreign policy along with the involvement of Great Powers in
Greece’s domestic politics needs to be considered.