Een Britse archeoloog die beroemd is om de opgraving van het paleis van Knossos op het Griekse eiland Kreta. De structuren en artefacten die daar werden gevonden, stelden hem in staat het concept van de "Minoïsche beschaving" te ontwikkelen, wat het begrip van het oude oostelijke Middellandse Zeegebied diepgaand vormgaf.
Set against the backdrop of the 1875 revolution in the Balkans, two British brothers, Arthur and Lewis Evans, embark on a journey through Bosnia-Herzegovina. Arriving amidst full insurrection, they become not just travelers but firsthand witnesses to a significant historical moment, exploring a remote and largely unexplored region while navigating the complexities of a nation in turmoil.
A Revised Selection of Correspondence from the Illyrian Provinces of Bosnia, Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Dalmati
Focusing on the insurrection in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1877, the author delves into the intricate details of the conflict, drawing from his earlier experiences of traveling through the region. This account provides a vivid portrayal of the socio-political landscape during a tumultuous time, highlighting the struggles and resilience of the people involved in the insurrection. Through rich descriptions and personal observations, the narrative offers an in-depth understanding of the historical context and its implications.
Arthur Charles Evans was born in 1916 in the Wirral, Cheshire, England. The first years of his employment were at Lever Bros, soapworks at Port Sunlight, and then with the New Zealand Shipping Company. One voyage to Australia and then another to New Zealand convinced him he was not meant to be a sailor. To further his ambition to become a policeman, he enlisted in the Irish Guards in 1936. In May 1940, he was wounded and taken prisoner in Boulogne and spent the remainder of the war in prison camps in Upper Silesia. He returned to England in May 1945 and upon demobilisation, joined the Kent County Constabulary. Whilst still a Police Constable, and from 1956-1967 he was the General Secretary of the Police Federation for England and Wales, and it was in this capacity that he was appointed C.B.E. He was married to his wife Freda for 62 years, and they have 3 daughters. He retired aged 65, and spent much of his time gardening, bowling and cooking in his Kent home, and in later years caring for Freda. In March 2010, both Arthur and Freda moved into a local nursing home and where sadly Arthur passed away 3 days short of his 95th birthday. Freda remains in the good care of the nursing home. Profit from the sale of this book will be donated to The British Red Cross at the expressed wish of Arthur in the days before he died. He never forgot their role in his survival during his imprisonment.