Getting to know Greece

My book Γνωρίζω την Ελλάδα (Getting to know Greece) presents in simple and clear Greek the most important aspects of Greek history, culture, politics, economics and social life as well as introducing you to those people who played an important role in shaping our identity.

It explains the most important milestones of ancient history from the rise of Greek city states and triumph of democracy to the tragic fall of Constantinople. It shows how the Greek Revolution succeeded in establishing the first independent state in southern Europe and the difficult development of the country through the Asia Minor catastrophe, national divisions and civil wars, to the eventual foundation of modern Hellenic Republic.

The book also explains the reasons that Greek culture remains so dynamic and creative from literature to art and films.

Knowledge of these topics helps foreigners to better understand Greece and provides the essential background to help prepare you for the Greek citizenship examinations.