Concise History of Greece

This book provides a concise, illustrated introduction to the modern history of Greece, from the late eighteenth century to the present day, including analyses of contemporary political, economic, and social developments. It has been reissued in a fourth, updated edition and has been translated into thirteen languages.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 366 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This fourth edition of the book, which was first published in 1992, offers a comprehensive and illustrated overview of modern Greek history, spanning from the late 18th century to the present day. As Greece continues to navigate its way out of a devastating economic crisis, this updated edition provides insightful analyses of contemporary political, economic, and social developments. It includes additional illustrations, updated tables, and suggestions for further reading. In a new concluding chapter, the book explores the trajectory of Greek history over the past two hundred years since the beginning of the War of Independence in 1821.

Designed as a foundational introduction, the first edition of this widely acclaimed Concise History received the Runciman Award for the best book on a Hellenic topic in 1992. It has since been translated into thirteen languages, including all the languages of the Balkans.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 138 x 214 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108948999
Edition number: 4 Revised edition