The Edinburgh History of the Greeks, 1774 to 1909: The Long Nineteenth Century

Thomas W. Gallant

This volume traces the rich social, cultural, economic and political history of the Greeks during National Period up till the military coup of 1909. Often referred to as the 'Long Nineteenth Century,' this period witnessed the establishment of a Greek nation-state and this development had a profound impact on the Greeks of the Diaspora. As well as examining some of the topics analyzed in earlier volumes, such as identity and migration, the book examines some key themes that were especially important in shaping the development of Greek culture during the nineteenth century. Among them are the impact of the formation of the nation-state, the formation of multi-tiered, multinational social structure, and the development of a transnational Greek culture. Multidisciplinary in approach, comparative in perspective and based upon cutting-edge literature, this book makes a substantive and original contribution to the study of the Greek people during the Modern period.

Related Subjects

• European History

Series

• Edinburgh History of the Greeks (Edinburgh University Press)

About the Author

Thomas W. Gallant is professor of modern Greek history at the University of California, San Diego.

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