The New Byzantines
The Rise of Greece and Return of the Near East
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The book examines Greece's historical and cultural ties to the Near East, arguing that Greece should be viewed as part of this region rather than solely as a Western entity.
It explores how Greece's connections to Turkey, Egypt, Israel, and Palestine shape its identity and geopolitical role.
The author analyzes the historical context of Greece's relationship with the Near East, tracing its evolution through centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman influence.
Furthermore, it discusses the impact of current geopolitical trends on Greece's alignment and its interactions with neighboring countries.
Ultimately, the book offers a fresh perspective on Greece's place in the world, challenging conventional notions of its Western identity.
It explores how Greece's connections to Turkey, Egypt, Israel, and Palestine shape its identity and geopolitical role.
The author analyzes the historical context of Greece's relationship with the Near East, tracing its evolution through centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman influence.
Furthermore, it discusses the impact of current geopolitical trends on Greece's alignment and its interactions with neighboring countries.
Ultimately, the book offers a fresh perspective on Greece's place in the world, challenging conventional notions of its Western identity.
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Sean Mathews
Sean Mathews, "The New Byzantines: The Rise of Greece and Return of the Near East" (Hurst, 2025)
