The Edinburgh History of the Greeks, 1768 to 1913: The Long Nineteenth Century

Traces the rich social, cultural, economic and political history of the Greeks from 1768 to 1913

Often 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 of the Diaspora.

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 archaeology
• Emphasises social history, including an in-depth discussion of Greek rural society and economy
• Brings Greek history and Ottoman history into dialogue in a way that hasn't been done before
• Includes over 70 figures - maps, illustrations, tables and line drawings - which illustrate the key aspects of Greek social life

Thomas W. Gallant holds the Nicholas Family Endowed Chair in Modern Greek History at the University of California, San Diego.

Author: Thomas W. Gallant
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 01/21/2015
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780748636068

Review Citation(s):
New York Review of Books 05/07/2015 pg. 29

About the Author

Thomas W. Gallant is Professor of Modern Greek History at the University of California, San Diego.