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The Renewed Conflict in Crete, Views in and about Candia (engraving)
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The Renewed Conflict in Crete, Views in and about Candia (engraving)
1606491 The Renewed Conflict in Crete, Views in and about Candia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renewed Conflict in Crete, Views in and about Candia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 September 1898.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23001050
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Army Service Corps Background Boxing Candia Christians Compound Cretan Crete Foreground Moslems Platform Ramparts Showing Tents English Camp Greece Greek Greeks
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This engraving titled "The Renewed Conflict in Crete, Views in and about Candia" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous times of war and unrest. The image showcases various elements that paint a vivid picture of life during this period. In the foreground, we see an English camp bustling with activity. Tents are scattered across the landscape as soldiers from the Army Service Corps go about their duties. Cretan chiefs stand tall, representing their people amidst the chaos. The town of Candia looms in the background, its ramparts serving as a reminder of both protection and vulnerability. As our eyes wander through this intricate scene, we notice a platform where boxing matches take place - perhaps an attempt to find solace and entertainment amidst conflict. Nearby is a recreation room where soldiers seek respite from battle's harsh realities. Beyond these scenes lies another layer of complexity: market stalls symbolize daily life continuing despite turmoil; surgeons gather at their mess to tend to wounded comrades; Christians coexist alongside Muslims in this diverse region. "The Renewed Conflict in Crete" captures not only physical landscapes but also cultural dynamics within Greece and Europe at large. It serves as a testament to resilience amid adversity while reminding us that history is made up of countless individual stories woven together on one canvas.
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