Othello Journal 2

Prior to the Ottoman Empire controlling Cyprus the Venetians did. However, by the  16th century the Ottomans had already attacked Nicosia with 60,000 soldiers and quickly began to gain control of other Venetian territories such as Kyrenia and Famagusta. Lala Mustafa Pasha who was the commander that led the 60,000 soldiers to victory in Nicosia was placed as governor. In 1573 the Venetians after their attempts to get rid of the Ottomans to no avail. With them left the Roman Catholic Church.

Trevors - Epilespy

Yea I wonder how the person in Othello that has epilepsy will be treated. Also really good connection to the Odyssey.

 

Rachel - Venice

Its interesting how Venice became such an important trading center but I guess it makes sense since people in that time period would have to use a ship.

 

Haley - Moors

I think its interesting how many words come from the word black but are seen in a negative way. I wonder how that times culture perceived the word Moor?

 

Maegen - Turks

Its really interesting how much land the Ottomans controlled and they almost reminds me of the Romans.