Greece

Introduces the geography, history, economics, culture, and people of the Mediterranean country of Greece.

Introduction

5

(2)

Geography

7

(10)

Land of mountains

Rivers and lakes

Flora and fauna

Cities

Climate

History

17

(14)

Early civilizations

The city-states

The Golden Age of Athens

Macedonia

Roman and Byzantine empires

Frankish and Venetian occupation

Turkish rule

Independence

Monarchy

Dictatorship and war

Democracy

Government

31

(6)

Administrative structure

Parliament and the monarchy

Dictatorship and democracy

Armed forces

Political parties

Economy

37

(10)

Tourism

Agriculture

Fishing

A leader in shipping

Industry

Mining

Environment

47

(8)

Endangered species

Air pollution

Conservation efforts

Greeks

55

(8)

Greek personality

Population trends

Minority groups

Social divisions

Folk dress

Lifestyle

63

(14)

The family

Special relationships

Greek women

Philotimo

Education

Among friends

Love is in the air

Tying the knot

Children

Death rituals

Religion

77

(10)

Christian beginnings

Church authorities

Religious practices

Wearing the robes

Monastic life

Sunday at church

Language

87

(6)

Origins

The alphabet

The media

Dialects

Arts

93

(14)

Early Greek literature

The Golden Age

Hellenistic and Byzantine literature

Art and architecture in ancient Greece

Geometric art and architecture

Archaic art and architecture

Classical art and architecture

Hellenistic and Byzantine art

Modern literature

Modern music

Modern art

Leisure

107

(8)

Folk music

Folk dancing

Sports

Movies and television

Theater

Festivals

115

(8)

Festivals of patron saints

Christmas

St. Basil's Day

Epiphany

Name days

Independence Day and Ochi Day

Easter season

Food

123

(9)

Traditional food and drink

The open-air market of Athens

Popular Greek dishes

Mealtimes

Table manners and social graces

Yiassas

Map of Greece

132

(3)

About the Economy

135

(2)

About the Culture

137

(1)

Time Line

138

(2)

Glossary

140

(1)

Further Information

141

(1)

Bibliography

142

(1)

Index

142

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