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Modern Greek History

Modern Greek History. D. Tsokos Filiki Etaireia. Before the Revolution. The Greek war of independence (1821-1830) was motivated by the desire for self-determination, free thought, education, and joining the civilized nations of Europe.

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Modern Greek History

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  1. Modern Greek History D. Tsokos Filiki Etaireia

  2. Before the Revolution • The Greek war of independence (1821-1830) was motivated by the desire for self-determination, free thought, education, and joining the civilized nations of Europe. • The movement was an organized effort, with certain objectives • Western influences are largely responsible, but also Greek intellectual activity.

  3. Lipparini: Revolution Vryzakis: Oath The Beginning of the War

  4. War of Independence • 1821 begins. The Greeks rapidly prevail in the Peloponnese, which had a very small Muslim population. • The Sultan retaliates with mindless slaughter of civilian populations in defenseless islands (Chios, Psara), which capture Western Imagination • The Great Powers of the time, although instinctively against revolts, change their policy and become sympathetic to the Greek Cause

  5. Delacroix: The Slaughter of Chios

  6. Egyptian Deal • Egyptian Intervention (with a strong navy), nearly extinguishes the revolution. • However, pro-Hellenic sentiment grows stronger in western Europe, and Byron’s death in the city functions as a strong propaganda in favor of the revolutionaries Delacroix: Liberty on the Ruins of Messolongi

  7. Carneray: The destruction of the Egyptian Fleet at the bay of Navarino, by the British, French and Russian Fleet (1826)

  8. The Independent Greek State • The Sultan was forced to acknowledge the creation of a small Greek State. • King Othon, a German prince, brings with him a Bavarian ensemble, which plays an important role in the organization of the new state according to Western models. • 1834: The Bavarians move the capital to Athens.

  9. James Skene: Othonic Athens

  10. Othonic Athens • Athens under Othon remains a small town, but quickly establishes itself as the center of Hellenism. Much of the literature still comes from the Ionian Islands. • For the next 50 years, Athens will re-establish the bonds with its past. C. Perlberg Athens

  11. Georgian Athens • 1862 Othon is forced to leave. He is succeeded by George I (until 1913). • In this period the city becomes a center for literature and arts, and becomes prosperous by the end of the century. Folk Art: Othon Leaving

  12. The Union with Crete • The struggle of Crete for independence from Ottoman rule has been well recorded in literature (Kazantzakis, Kapetan Michalis). • 1897 Autonomy • 1909 Union

  13. The Balkan wars (1912-13) • The Balkan nations revolt and drive the Turks out of Europe. • The Greeks take advantage and acquire Macedonia and Thrace. The size of the country doubles, more or less to its present borders.

  14. The 1st World War • WW1: Greece fights side by side with victorious allies. • But it gains nothing, and loses a lot. • Catastrophe in Asia Minor. • Myrivilis: Life in the Tomb.

  15. Midwar Athens • Athens in the 1930’s catches up with world depression. • The wounds of the Catastrophe in Asia Minor and the world economic crisis create a depressed mood. • The suicide of Karyotakis Kostas Karyotakis

  16. WW2 • 1940 Italian Invasion of Greece is resisted successfully. • 1941: Hitler comes to the aid of Musolini, and the Germans occupy Greece until 1944. • Greece remains firmly pro-Western.

  17. Civil War • As the invading forces leave, the Greeks are divided between those who seek to remain in the west, and those who want to join the Eastern Block. • British/American intervention ensures that Greece will remain Western.

  18. 1950’s and 60’s • Greece like most of Europe is recovering from the devastation of WW2. In this case also from the evils of the civil war. • Simultaneously, quietly but steadily a social revolution takes place which was going to change the country for ever. • The role of the Church lessens, the families become small, women and minority groups acquire guaranteed rights, education and healthcare become universal.

  19. The junta: 1967-1974 • In a paranoid cold war senario, a tyrannical regime is established. • Freedoms of speech, thought, and expression are expressly forbidden • Torture and exile are part of the regime’s tactics. Polytechneio: The Technical University of Athens: A symbol

  20. The invasion of Cyprus • The Turkish army invaded Cyprus in 1974, and effectively (but illegally) divided the island. • The Greeks still consider the US largely responsible for the tragedy of Cyprus

  21. The politics of Modern Greece • Two main parties and many smaller ones. • The socialist party has dominated Greek politics since 1981. • Liberalization • Egalitarianism • Fervent adherence to European Ideal

  22. The New Europe • 1960: Treaty of Rome creates Common Market • 1973: EEC • 1992: Treaty of Maastricht creates the European Union (EU) • 2002: Monetary Union in 12 countries (EURO)

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