The Greek Military Dictatorship: Revisiting a Troubled Past, 1967–1974

The Greek Military Dictatorship from 1967 to 1974 implemented authoritarian rule and reshaped the nation, focusing on foreign relations and domestic matters. This book offers a fresh and well-researched study of a key period in modern Greek history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 398 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2023
Publisher: Berghahn Books

From 1967 to 1974, a military junta in Greece undertook a significant transformation of the nation, implementing ideas and policies that had a lasting impact on both domestic affairs and international relations. To delve into the complexities of this period, a group of esteemed scholars from various disciplines has come together in The Greek Military Dictatorship. This comprehensive book explores the juntas efforts to establish authoritarian control in a rapidly modernizing country while navigating a complex global landscape. It provides a fresh and well-researched examination of a crucial chapter in modern Greek history, examining foreign relations, as well as domestic issues such as economics, ideology, religion, culture, and education.

The Greek Military Dictatorship sheds light on the juntas attempts to impose a strict regime on a nation undergoing rapid change. It examines the challenges the junta faced in consolidating power, including resistance from political opponents, economic difficulties, and international pressure. The book also explores the impact of the junta on Greek society, examining the social, political, and cultural changes that occurred during this period.

One of the key themes of The Greek Military Dictatorship is the juntas relationship with the international community. The book examines the juntas efforts to align Greece with the Soviet Union and other communist countries, as well as its attempts to establish closer ties with Western powers. It also explores the juntas foreign policy, including its involvement in the Cyprus conflict, the Greek-Turkish conflict, and the Greek-Egyptian conflict.

The Greek Military Dictatorship is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern Greek history. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of a critical period in Greek history, offering insights into the juntas attempts to impose authoritarian rule, the challenges it faced, and the lasting impact it had on Greek society and international relations.

ISBN-13: 9781805391388