McCabe, Robert A.

Greece After the War

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ISBN 13:: 9780789214744
author:: McCabe, Robert A.
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Abbeville Publishing Group
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 27.7 x 22.4 x 3.6 centimetres (1
Genre:: History, Europe, Greece,
Condition:: New
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£26.91

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Greece After the War Years of Hope offers a unique visual record of modern European history. In 1954, photographer Robert A. McCabe arrived in Greece to find a country still recovering from World War II and its aftermath. Despite widespread poverty and underdeveloped infrastructure, these years were also marked by hope and optimism. McCabe's photographs capture the beauty of the Greek landscape, the splendor of its archaeological heritage, and the resilience of its people. The book features 118 compelling images taken between 1954 and 1965, showcasing a country on the brink of rapid change. Meticulously researched captions provide context for each photograph, accompanied by essays from literary scholar Panagiotis Roilos, journalist Katerina Lymperopoulou, and McCabe himself. This collection is an important visual document of modern European history, providing a fascinating glimpse into Greece's transformation during this pivotal period.

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