BOOKS - The Edinburgh History of the Greeks, 1768 to 1913
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The Edinburgh History of the Greeks, 1768 to 1913
Author: Thomas Gallant
Year: 2015
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 5.7 MB
Language: English
Year: 2015
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 5.7 MB
Language: English
Traces the rich social cultural economic and political history of the Greeks from 1768 to 1913Shortlisted for the 2015 London Hellenic PrizeOften referred to as the Long Nineteenth Century this period witnessed the establishment of a Greek nation state which had a profound impact on the Greeks everywhere Innovatively situating the story of the Greeks into a broader Ottoman and Mediterranean context Thomas Gallant presents the most in depth exploration of Greek society and culture available in any language This is a substantive and original contribution to the study of the Greek people during the Modern period Key features An interdisciplinary approach bridges history anthropology and archaeologyEmphasises social history including an in depth discussion of Greek rural society and economyBrings Greek history and Ottoman history into dialogue in a way that hasn t been done beforeIncludes over 70 figures maps illustrations tables and line drawings which illustrate the key aspects of Greek social life
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