A Concise History of Greece. A Concise History of GreeceNow re-issued in a third, updated edition,
this book provides a concise, illustrated introduction to the modern history of Greece, from the first stirrings
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movement in the late eighteenth century to the present day. The current economic crisis has marked a turning point in the
country's history. This third edition includes a new final chapter, which analyses contemporary political, economic and social
developments. It includes additional illustrations together with updated tables and suggestions for further reading. Designed
to provide a basic introduction, the first edition of this hugely successful Concise History won the Runciman Award for the
best book on an Hellenic topic published in 1992 and has been translated into twelve languages. 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. Balkan turmoil and political modernization:
Greece in the 1990s; 8. Greece in the new millennium: from affluence to austerity; Biographies; The royal houses of Greece;
Presidents; Tables; Key dates; Guide to further reading; Index. This third, updated edition provides an illustrated
introduction to Greek history and includes a new chapter on recent developments.
Forfattere: Richard Clogg |
Utgave: ukjent |
Språk: Engelsk |
Sidetall: 336 |
ISBN: 9781107612037 |
Vekt: 606 g |
Forlag: |
Innbinding: Heftet |
Utgitt: 2013 |
Veil. pris: 0 kr |
Kategori: Bøker |
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