Greece

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Greece: A Short History of a Long Story presents a comprehensive overview of the history of Greece by exploring the continuity of Greek culture from its Neolithic origins to the modern era. * Tells the story of Greece through individual personalities that inhabited various periods in the lengthy sweep of Greek history * Uses an approach based on recent research that includes DNA analysis and analyses of archaeological materials * Explores ways in which the nature of Greek culture was continually reshaped over time * Features illustrations that portray the people of different eras in Greek history along with maps that demonstrate the physical sphere of Greece and major events in each of the periods

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Carol G. Thomas

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Ancient & Classical Greek & Hellenistic History Classical Studies Europäische Geschichte European History Geschichte Griechenland /Geschichte Hellenistische Geschichte, Geschichte der griechischen Antike History Humanistische Studien Weltgeschichte World History

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"This is an impressive synthesis of the Greeks and theirheritages, of major challenges and splendidaccomplishments. It is also a trustworthy guide forstudents and laypersons interested in the study of great historicalthemes." - Theofanis G. Stavrou, Professor of History andDirector of Modern Greek Studies, University of Minnesota "This comprehensive and diachronic account of theGreek experience is a valuable tool for the teaching of Greekhistory and culture in Classics and History Departments andHellenic Studies Programmes worldwide." -CharalambosDendrinos, Director, Hellenic Institute, Royal Holloway, Universityof London "Greek history spans more than five millennia. Readerswill find in Greece: A Short History of a Long Story a briefbut illuminating introduction to this remarkable story."-Stanley M. Burstein, Professor Emeritus, California StateUniversity, Los Angeles
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