Synopses & Reviews
'This book provides a concise, illustrated introduction to the history of modern Greece, from the first stirrings of the national movement in the late eighteenth century to the present day. It is designed to provide a basic introduction for general and academic readers with little or no prior knowledge of the subject, and supersedes Professor Clogg\'s Short History of Modern Greece which has become a classic since its initial publication in 1979. This latest account is a wholly new book, conceived afresh for a broad readership, in which the many illustrations with their extensive captions form an important part of the text.'
Review
"Readers who go no further than this concise history will have at their disposal the basic knowledge needed to understand Greece and what made it what it is today." Times Literary Supplement"This book not only serves as an excellent introduction to the history of modern Greece, but it also goes a long way to conclusively prove the thesis...that the ancient, the medieval and the modern historical periods are all linked in a single continuum. A Concise History of Greece is a lively and readable account..." The Hellenic-Canadian Chronicles
Synopsis
A brief, accessible guide to modern Greece. Written by the leading expert on Greek history and yet highly illustrated for the student or traveller.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [244]-248) and index.
Table of Contents
List of illustrations; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Ottoman rule and the emergence of the Greek state 1770-1831; 3. Nation building, the 'Great Idea' and National Schism 1831-1922; 4. Catastrophe and occupation and their consequences 1923-49; 5. The legacy of the civil war 1950-74; 6. The consolidation of democracy and the populist decade 1974-90; 7. Epilogue; Biographies; The royal houses of Greece; Presidents; Tables; Key dates; Guide to further reading; Index.