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1906 – Rare documents from the British House of Commons about the Macedonian Question

1906 - Rare documents from the British House of Commons about the Macedonian Question

Today we present rare Documents from the House of Commons of the United Kingdom related to the Macedonian Question back in 1906. A careful examination of these official Documents reveal valuable evidence about the Bulgarian Insurrection of Ilinden and its aftermath. Many cases of cruel actions against the population of Macedonia by Bulgarian Komitajis, Greek bands and Turkish troops were recorded by the […]

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WAS THE REMOVAL OF THE MARBLES ILLEGAL?

WAS THE REMOVAL OF THE MARBLES ILLEGAL?

By Professor Vassilis Demetriades, University of Crete (This document was included as Appendix A to the submission of the British Committee for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles to the House of Commons Select Committee). One of the most debated issues regarding the removal of the Acropolis sculptures by Lord Elgin and their transfer to England in 1800-01 is the […]

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