Routledge - Citizenship and the Nation-State in Greece and Turkey

Explore the complex history of nation formation through this academic collection from the Social and Historical Studies on Greece and Turkey series. Published by Routledge, this volume offers a transdisciplinary dialogue regarding the development of Greece and Turkey as successor states of the Ottoman Empire. The text is organized into two distinct sections: 'Empire and Nation-State' and 'Nation and Civil Society.' Readers can examine the roots of Turkish and Greek nationalism, the historical formation of the Greek State, and how the Greek War of Independence changed the Ottoman Empire. This book provides deep insights into the concept of citizenship and the evolution of civil society. It specifically addresses the state of civil society in Greece during the post-World War II period, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers studying Mediterranean history and political science.