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Turkey Loses Crete
Abdul-Hamid II, sultan of Turkey, grieves as the international powers take Crete away from him and give it to Greece Date: 1901
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Abdul Crete Give Grieves Hamid Loses Powers Sultan 1901
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In this poignant print from 1901, titled "Turkey Loses Crete," we see Abdul Hamid II, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, deeply grieving over the loss of the island of Crete. The international powers, represented by the figures in the background, have gathered to sign the Treaty of Crete, officially transferring the island from Ottoman rule to Greece. The Sultan's expression of sorrow and despair is palpable, as he clutches a map of the Ottoman Empire, now diminished by the loss of this strategic and culturally significant territory. The cartoon-like style of the illustration adds a sense of urgency and drama to the scene, highlighting the international political tensions and power struggles that defined the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Treaty of Crete marked the end of the Ottoman presence in Europe and signaled the beginning of the decline of the Ottoman Empire. This print serves as a powerful reminder of the historical events that shaped the modern world and the human emotions that accompany such significant political transformations.
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