A Concise History of Greece

Richard Clogg examines the evolution of the Greek state from the initial stages of the national movement in the late eighteenth century through the political shifts of the early 2000s. The narrative focuses on the transition from Ottoman rule to independence, documenting the expansion of national borders and the internal conflicts between royalists and republicans. Clogg analyzes the impact of the 1922 population exchange with Turkey, the subsequent civil war, and the military dictatorship that ended in 1974. The text uses photographs and maps to illustrate how Greece integrated into European institutions while maintaining specific regional diplomatic tensions.

Students and researchers use this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the complexities of the modern Balkans. It serves readers who require a factual timeline of Greek political parties, constitutional changes, and economic developments without the density of a multivolume series. The reader gains a clear perspective on how historical grievances and national identity continue to shape Greece’s current foreign policy and internal governance. The book provides the necessary background to contextualize Greece’s role within the European Union and its unique administrative challenges.

Outward-looking; a moderate read.

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