For 20th century Greece, much has already been written. So what differentiates this book from the others that are circulating? Certainly not only the fact that it is addressed to secondary education students, as several other books target this specific audience. "A Century of Greece" is also a different kind of attempt to approach Greek society throughout a century, as it attempts (by dividing chronologically and thematically) to provide a brief historical description of the events and situations of each era, combined with a variety of documents: literary, journalistic, historical excerpts, song lyrics, photographic material, references to movies, supporting elements, suggested questions and optional assignments, which aim to help the student "reconstruct" the image of each historical period and gain a more comprehensive understanding.
The book you are holding in your hands does not limit itself to presenting important figures and events. On the contrary, it urges the reader to "touch" and bring to life aspects of Greek history and life in the 20th century with their imagination, to connect literature or song with social reality.
"A Century of Greece" is addressed to both students and educators and is certainly open to additions and further editing. It aspires to be an alternative teaching proposal for a creative approach to modern Greek history and society in the "fastest century humanity has known".