The Modern Greek Tradition and Identity

Author/Creator

Author/Creator ORCID

Date

2004

Department

History

Program

Bachelor's Degree

Citation of Original Publication

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Abstract

In beginning my research for this assignment I was intimidated by the scope of information on Greece and its ancient history. My thesis took shape from an interview with Anna Guatieri, a woman who grew up in Greece and now lives in the US. After our interview and once I began more intensive research, I came to find that, due mostly to her insight and character, Anna had provided me with a thorough and telling paper. The experiences that shaped her young life were common experiences in the evolution of modern Greece. The stories she shared in our interview gave shape and meaning to the written history of her country, allowing me to understand, and, in turn, retell it.