The Making of Modern Greece

The book explores Greece's emergence as a modern nation following its revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 1821 and its recognition as an independent state in 1830. It examines the influence of 19th-century European thought on Greece's national identity, emphasizing themes of nationalism, romanticism, and the reinterpretation of Classical and Byzantine heritage. By bringing together diverse scholarly perspectives, it highlights how these elements contributed to the formation of a distinct and enduring Greek identity that bridges the ancient and modern worlds.