Journey Into Cyprus, written in 1972 by Colin Thubron, is a classic Cyprus travelogue. Cyprus: A Trouble Island, by political analyst Andrew Borowiec, competently tackles the difficult job of explaining the political situation in Cyprus.Cyprus, from the Stone Age to the Romans, by Vassos Karageorghis, is a good introduction to the island's history and archaeology.Nature of Cyprus, by Christos Georgiades, is a useful all-round guide to the island's wildlife, and includes checklists of most species.