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A unique title that manages to cover the many facets of Greece and does not just concentrate on its Classical past. Anyone travelling to Greece for a holiday or to the Olympics in Athens in 2004 will find this invaluable. It covers in a clear manner the classical era, the conflict with Persia, the conquest by the Romans, the Byzantine age and the occupation by the Turks; the struggle for independence and the turbulence of the late twentieth century, right up the calmer waters of the twenty-first. This history will help visitors to make sense of modern Greece against the background of its diverse heritage. A Gazetteer, cross-referenced to the main text, highlights the importance of sites, towns and battlefields. A chronology details the significant dates and brief survey of the artistic styles of each period is given. 'provides an A-Z cultural gazetteer and an authoritative general history.' The Weekend Telegraph

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3785790 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
Timothy Boatswain is Pro-Vic Chancellor at the University of Luton. His degrees are in archaeology and anthropology. He is a committee member of the Association for Cypriot Greek and Turkish Affairs, which is an academic society dedicated to bringing the two communities together. He regularly gives lectures on the island both in the UK and Cyprus. He is about to publish The Political Culture of Cyprus later this year to join his 3 publications about Cyprus. He is currently writing A Traveller's History of Cyprus. He lives in Bedfordshire. Colin Nicolson graduated with 1st class Honours Degree in Medieval and Modern History from the university of Birmingham. At present he teaches Modern European History at the University of North London. He is a frequent visitor to Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. He lives in North London. Colin Nicolson graduated with first class Honours Degree in Medieval and Modern History from the university of Birmingham. At present he teaches Modern European History at the University of North London. He is a frequent visitor to Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. He lives in North London

Customer Reviews

A stimulating and clearly-written summary of Greek history
Just the thing for those who want to find out more about the Greek past than can be got from the usual bland guidebook account. This is an excellent summary of Greek history, particularly interesting on the period after 1453 usually glossed over in standard 'patriotic' accounts. The authors plot a course through the political minefields with great skill, dealing with hot-potatoes like the War of Independence and the Civil War with admirable detachment and clarity. No doubt some Greeks will be offended by the de-mythologising of the Greek independence struggle, and will balk at the notion that Turkish rule was not unreservedly evil, but for the intelligent traveller this book will provide an informative and stimulating beach-side read.