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.
A brief, accessible guide to modern Greece. Written by the leading expert on Greek history and yet highly illustrated for the student or traveller.
'… an authoritative account … sensitive analysis …'. John Torode,
The Independent
'Professor Clogg's slim and lively volume intersperses an
authoritative account of the last 200 years of Greek history with a
sensitive analysis of the Greek national character. It will be of
use to anyone attempting to understand, for example, the historic
basis of the row between Athens and its EC partners over
recognition of the former Yugoslav state of Macedonia; or the
constant friction with Turkey that is deemed by all Turks to be
incurable. It also helps to explain the appeal that Andreas
Papandreou and his often posturing and always chauvinistic
'socialist' party, Pasok, had for many of his fellow countrymen in
the Eighties.' John Torode, The Independent
'As a Byzantine scholar, Professor Clogg is an excellent guide
through the labyrinth of modern Greek history. Unlike other
writers, he does not interpret events mainly in terms of the
ideological struggle, nor does he overdo the importance of
individual personalities. He moves the narrative forwards and
onwards, yet also supplies detailed biographies and reference
tables, neatly set out at the end, for those who require that sort
of analysis. And accompanying the text, there is a range of
contemporary photographs, all well captioned. Richard Clogg is a
thorough historian.' Book of the Week, Arabic Service Programme
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