A historical tale of paradise and peril, exploring the destruction of an utopian vision.
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A historical tale of paradise and peril, exploring the destruction of an utopian vision.
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On Saturday 9th September, 1922, the victorious Turkish cavalry rode into Smyrna, the richest and most cosmopolitan city in the Ottoman Empire. What happened over the next two weeks must rank as one of the most compelling human dramas of the twentieth century. Almost two million people were caught up in a disaster of truly epic proportions. PARADISE LOST is told with the narrative verve that has made Giles Milton a bestselling historian. It unfolds through the memories of the survivors, many of ...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to relationships; no explicit scenes depicted. To sexual coercion in historical context.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent encounters including massacres and graphic deaths.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; mostly historical context.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use in historical settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Moderate focus on religious beliefs and conflicts of the era.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate themes of colonial power and cultural clashes.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Frequent depictions of slavery, cruelty, and systemic suffering. To sexual coercion in historical context.
Other
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