Buy this book on-line Siotas, James : Siatista-Macedonia : The Spirit of HellenismPentland Press, Raleigh, NC, 2000 ISBN 1571972218
Siatista is in Northern Greece where it borders on Albania,Bulgaria and Yugoslavia and consequently it's history reflects all the different powers and cultures, languages and religions that have flowed through the Balkans - from the Macedonian empire of Philip and Alexander the Great through Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rulers to the modern Greek state. The author describes the resilience of the people, the successful merchants of the 18th C. who traded across Europe and the Ottoman Empire, how they survived many regime changes, revolutions and wars and still retained their Greek language and Orthodoxy and promoted education.He describes the strong family and community bonds, and the local customs and festivals which still support their social solidarity. 201+10 pages, illus, bibliography. Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Siotas, James : Siatista-Macedonia : The Spirit of Hellenism. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, libri rari, fine bindings, collectables and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |