HISTORY OF GREECE IN A NUTSHELL
By Matina K. Psyhogeos
A brief history of Greece/Hellas - the land
everyone has heard and read so much about - is presented in
this book. A most fascinating and splendid experience awaits
the reader of such glorious history. The most incredible part
is that one gets a taste of the famed chronicles - from the
pre-historic (stone and bronze age) to the actual history
(ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary) - in a summary.
Instead of having to study volumes of each period.
Not
only you live the glory of an unsurpassed history, culture
and traditions, of Ancient Greece, you will also experience
the infinite fascination and beauty of Modern Greece, through
these few pages,. The objective here is to present a simplified,
condensed version of a renowned history throughout the ages,
in order to encourage young and old to gain some knowledge
of historical events, without being overwhelmed and discouraged
by a detailed account of incidents. Even the format of the
chapters and font are such to make the reading simpler and
easier.. The following characteristics of this volume have
to be emphasized:
1. A
unique version of the history of one of the most fascinating
countries, in a simple, concise and very brief manner
2. Includes
a section on the greatest
personalities who glorified Greece and left
their footprints in history
3. It
is the only book today presenting a summary (in English
or Greek) from pre-historic times to modern Greece - up
to 2005, with a section on Olympics 2004
4. It concludes with a chronology of events throughout the
centuries.
My
fervent wish and hope, is that this book will incite young
and old to read the History of Greece in a Nutshell. Hopefully,
however, some of you/lovers of history, wishing to expand
should further research the subject. In such case, additional
information will enable you to discover the true purport
of the glorious culture that offered so much to the entire
world, shaped the western thought and created an unequaled
civilization. To analyze it deeper, if not in its entirety,
at least, in a more profound level that this expeditious
version presents.
If
you ever visit Greece, four thousand (plus) years of dramatic
and turbulent history that have left an indelible imprint
- the physical beauty, history, culture and traditions -
will indeed captivate you. Reminders of a splendid past
are everywhere. An enduring attraction welcomes you..
Wander
through the ages via the Minoan Palaces, the Mycenean fortresses,
the classical temples, the Hellenistic tombs, the Roman
towns, the Byzantine churches, the Crusader castles, the
Turkish Mosques, the picturesque, idyllic villages with
the unique insular architecture and finally, relax and enjoy
the comforts of the modern cities, spas and summer resorts.
While
you admire all the incredible remnants of : "The Glory
That Was Greece" you are, finally, aware of the beauty
and " The Glory That Is Greece" today.. That's
what this History of Greece book is all about..
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