Гърците, страната и народът след Втората световна война

by James Pettifer

Our perception of Greece conjures up many potent images: an ancient civilization brought alive by fable, hillsides dotted with sunbaked villages, lazy beaches lapped by crystal blue waters, the warmth and humour of its people. Yet if we look behind the picture-postcard imagery, the painful contradictions of the country begin to emerge. James Pettifer's classic text on Greece, now revised and updated with extensive new material, argues that it is vital to understand this country's present by looking at the far-reaching effects of its troubled past. He surveys the roots of Greek social, economic and political realities with intelligence and convincing clarity.

Genres: History, Greece, Travel, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Joe Kershaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book whilst in Greece in 2023. I just wish it had been updated since 2000 to include the developments in Greek economy and EU membership. Brilliantly written with an obvious angle of someone who knows the culture and cares about the subject. Highly recommended for anyone who likes contemporary history and is on holiday in Greece!