Modern Greece: A History Since 1821 (a New Hist... -
The transition to democracy in 1974 abolished the monarchy and established the Third Hellenic Republic.
The Greek War of Independence began in 1821, fueled by Enlightenment ideals and Orthodox Christian identity. Modern Greece: A History since 1821 (A New Hist...
A military dictatorship ruled from 1967 to 1974, ending only after the Cyprus crisis. The transition to democracy in 1974 abolished the
The first half of the 20th century brought rapid expansion followed by deep trauma. Modern Greece: A History since 1821 (A New Hist...
The 1832 Treaty of Constantinople established a small, sovereign Greek kingdom.
For much of the 19th century, politics were driven by the "Great Idea"—the quest to liberate all Greek-inhabited lands.
Adopting the Euro in 2001 brought initial prosperity and the 2004 Olympics.
