Greece is a magnificent and amazing country, one of the oldest in the world. It is called the cradle of European civilization and the land of the Gods. Greek monuments of architecture and art from ancient times contain the riddles and secrets of antiquity. There is a unique atmosphere of ancient culture that you will not find in any country in the world.
Greece has a special place in the history of all mankind. Even in antiquity, it was distinguished by a high level of development of society in all spheres of life. The main difference of Greece, compared to other ancient civilizations, was the emergence of the urban civil community.
In ancient Greece the concept of citizenship arose . Even before the era of Greece in Greece, every person was considered an independent member of society, enjoyed civil and political rights and had certain duties . The state system of Greece at that time consisted of independent city-states (policies) . Most often they were separated by natural borders . The political type of the state had unique the distinctive features . The state policy guaranteed rights and freedoms, created spiritual and social conditions for the necessary standard of living for each person . Great achievements of antiquity largely determined the course of world history .
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Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek epoch encompasses the emergence, flowering and fall of civilizations in the Balkan Peninsula, the Aegean region, Southern Italy, the Black Sea region and the island of Sicily. It originates during the emergence of the first states in Crete, in the 3-2 millennium BC. e., and ends when the Greek states were conquered and incorporated into the Roman state, in the 2-1 centuries. BC. e.
Roman period
Below is the Roman period (146-395 gg.). At this time the Romans became the successors of Greek culture. Later, the Roman Empire was divided into two parts: the Eastern (Byzantine) and the Western. Greece became part of the Byzantine Empire
Byzantine period
During the Byzantine period (395-1453) the formation of Christian traditions begins. The church now has a serious impact on public life. Monasteries and cathedrals are being built all over the country. In 1204, the Byzantine Empire was defeated by the Crusaders. Its final fall occurred in 1453 under the onslaught of the Turks. Greece crosses the Ottoman Empire.
Period of the Ottoman yoke
Then comes the period of the Ottoman yoke (1453-1821). The time of Turkish rule was one of the darkest pages of Greek history. Although Turkey preserved the freedom of faith, Greeks always had to fight for their liberation from oppression.
Revolution 1821-1829. Greek War of Independence
As a result of the victory in this people's war, the Ottoman yoke was overthrown and the independence of Greece proclaimed.
New time. 1830-1922
There comes a period of political unrest. The leading world powers now had a special influence on Greece, as they helped it to find freedom. There was no choice - Greece had to reckon with their opinion. In 1862, Prince of Denmark George I was elected president of the country. Greece was returned to the Ionian Islands, part of Epirus and Thessaly. In the early 20th century, during the Balkan War (1912-13), the Greek army liberated Macedonia, Crete, Epirus and the islands of the Aegean Sea. After the First World War, Greece also received Izmir and Thrace.
In 1922, the Maloasian disaster occurred. At this time, Greece had to put aside its personal intentions and release part of Asia Minor from the Turkish rule.
Modern Greece. 1922-1974
In October 1940, Italian fascists invaded Epirus, but were expelled from there. It was not easy to defeat the German invaders who occupied Greece in 1941. The mainland part of Greece was liberated only in October 1944.
In 1946 the Civil War of Communists and Liberals began. The monarchy was restored. The Communists were outlawed. And only after three years did the liberals win with the help of the British army.
In 1947, Greece regained Rhodes and the Dodecanese. The next stage in the development of Greece is in 1952. Attempts were made to modernize the economy. The country joined NATO. But already in 1967 there was a military coup, and a military dictatorship was established, which gave birth to another wave of emigration. Seven years later, the military regime fell. The civil government was again in power. As a result of the referendum, the monarchy was liquidated. The Greeks chose the Republic.
European period. 1974-2001
Greece joins the EEC in 1981. The victory in the elections was won by the Socialist Party. Her leader, Andreas Papandreou, became president of the country. He remained in power for seven whole years. This period can not be called a time of prosperity for Greece. Rather, it can be described as a time of stagnation and economic corruption of the ruling party.
Nowadays the president of the country is Karolos Papoulias.
The history of beautiful Greece has always attracted researchers and numerous tourists. Echoes of the past in its unique culture and beckon to get to know more closely with this amazing country.