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''Greece and the Greeks of the Present Day'' is a historical and cultural book written by French author Edmond About in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the author’s travels to Greece during the mid-19th century, where he observes the country’s people, customs, traditions, and politics. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Greek life, such as the country’s geography, history, religion, language, literature, and more. The author also provides insights into the current state of affairs in Greece, including the ongoing struggle for independence and the country’s relationship with its neighboring nations.Throughout the book, About expresses his admiration for Greek culture and its people, highlighting their resilience, intelligence, and creativity. He also offers critiques of certain aspects of Greek society, such as the country’s bureaucracy and the prevalence of corruption.Overall, ''Greece and the Greeks of the Present Day'' is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Greek history and culture, as well as for those interested in travel writing and cultural observations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
