The Locust Invasions in the Island of Cyprus and Its Social and Economic Affects (1750-1840)
Journal: Kafkas Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi
Year: 2022

The island of Cyprus, which has a strategic location in the Mediterranean, has been attacked by locusts at different times. Due to the damage to the vegetation and agricultural products on the island, the people of the island have experienced great distress. The island, which was under the rule of the Ottoman Empire in the period under review, tried to take a series of measures with the encouragement of the central administration in order to overcome the problems. Due to the insufficient measure