The Edinburgh History of the Greeks, 1768 to 1913 : : The Long Nineteenth Century / / Thomas Gallant.
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 t...
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Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Complete eBook-Package 2014-2015 |
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Place / Publishing House: | Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022] ©2015 |
Year of Publication: | 2022 |
Language: | English |
Series: | The Edinburgh History of the Greeks : EHG
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (384 p.) :; 65 B/W illustrations 20 B/W tables 9 Maps |
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Summary: | 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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Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
ISBN: | 9780748631995 9783110780451 |
DOI: | 10.1515/9780748631995 |
Access: | restricted access |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Thomas Gallant. |