Beaton, Roderick
Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141986524
- author:
- Beaton, Roderick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Greece: A Biography of a Modern Nation by Roderick Beaton explores the complex identity of the modern Greek nation, shedding light on how the country has come to terms with its rich ancient heritage. The book delves into the remarkable achievement of building a modern nation on the ruins of a vanished civilization, revealing the intricate relationship between Greece's past and present. It is a story not only of events and high politics, but also of culture, the arts, and the people who have shaped the nation's collective identity. Through this narrative, Beaton provides a nuanced understanding of the modern Greek nation, one that is both grounded in history and attuned to the complexities of contemporary Greece.
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