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Experiencing Dominion: Culture, Identity, and Power in the British Mediterranean

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Experiencing Dominion: Culture, Identity, And Power In The British Mediterranean by Thomas W. Gallant (Professor of Greek History, University of Florida) is scholarly and historical survey revealing the anthropological, cultural, and social ramifications of British influence on Greece and the Ionian Islands, especially during the nineteenth century. From legal cases of slander, to the conflicts of religion and identity, and much more, Experiencing Dominion is an evenhanded and highly recommended study of historical events offering a wealth of thoughtful insights into the evolution of Greek and Ionian society.

I had to read this book for my Western Civilization class at the University of Florida. I was suprised to find myself, and many of my classmates, actually enjoying what was going on. There are knife fights, protests, and lawlessness abound. Gallant gives many great examples of everything he discusses. I actually learned some interesting stuff, and I think the other people in my class did too. I would recommend reading this if you are interested in Greek culture or just in European culture. It is a good read.

Experiencing Dominion: Culture, Identity, And Power In The British Mediterranean by Thomas W. Gallant (Professor of Greek History, University of Florida) is scholarly and historical survey revealing the anthropological, cultural, and social ramifications of British influence on Greece and the Ionian Islands, especially during the nineteenth century. From legal cases of slander, to the conflicts of religion and identity, and much more, Experiencing Dominion is an evenhanded and highly recommended study of historical events offering a wealth of thoughtful insights into the evolution of Greek and Ionian society.