Publisher Description

The Greeks have made an enormous contribution to Australian cultural and social life, and this book vividly tells their story. Beginning with an examination of the conditions in Europe that led to migration, it details the role of the Greeks in Australian settlement, the two large waves of Greek migration in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the ways in which the Greeks have maintained a solid sense of Greek cultural expression. Numbering approximately half a million, the Greek community in Australia comprises the second largest ethnic minority after the Italians. The contribution of Greek settlers to the large industrial cities and other major urban centres modernised them by injecting new ideas into the economic, social and political life of their new environment. The role of Greek settlers has been vital in building the nation we have today.

Author Biography

Professor Anastasios Tamis is Director of the National Centre for Hellenic Studies at La Trobe University.

Table of Contents

1. Greek emigration; 2. The history of settlement; 3. Demographic characteristics; 4. The social composition; 5. The economic composition; 6. The culture and civilisation; 7. The political intervention.

Review

"This book constitutes an important contribution to the body of knowledge of modern migration and settlement." Nina Mistilis, The International History Review

Promotional

This book provides a clear and accessible survey of the history of Greek settlement in Australia.

Long Description

Beginning with an examination of the conditions in Europe that led to migration, this book details the role of the Greeks in Australian settlement, the two large waves of Greek migration in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the ways in which the Greeks have maintained a solid sense of Greek cultural expression. Numbering approximately half a million, the Greek community in Australia comprises the second largest ethnic minority after the Italians. The contribution of Greek settlers to the large industrial cities and other major urban centers is vital to the economic, social and political life of Australia,

Review Quote

"This book constitutes an important contribution to the body of knowledge of modern migration and settlement." Nina Mistilis, The International History Review

Promotional "Headline"

This book provides a clear and accessible survey of the history of Greek settlement in Australia.

Description for Bookstore

Greeks have made an enormous contribution to Australian cultural and social life, and this book vividly tells that story. Beginning with an examination of the conditions in Europe that led to migration, it details the ways in which Greek settlers have been vital in building the nation we have today.

Description for Library

Greeks have made an enormous contribution to Australian cultural and social life, and this book vividly tells that story. Beginning with an examination of the conditions in Europe that led to migration, it details the ways in which Greek settlers have been vital in building the nation we have today.

Details