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Modern Greece is often overshadowed by its ancient namesake, so a good path is clear that the story here begins in the nineteenth century. Start with the war of independence and the new kingdom, then the catastrophes and population exchanges of the early twentieth century, before the civil war, the junta, and Greece's fraught path through Europe and the euro.

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How should I approach learning the history of greece?
Modern Greece is often overshadowed by its ancient namesake, so a good path is clear that the story here begins in the nineteenth century. Start with the war of independence and the new kingdom, then the catastrophes and population exchanges of the early twentieth century, before the civil war, the junta, and Greece's fraught path through Europe and the euro.
What's a good book to start the history of greece with?
A strong starting point is Greek Revolution by Mark Mazower. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after the history of greece?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The history of the Philippines, The history of Indonesia, Understanding John Stuart Mill.

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