100 Years From Greece To Chicago And Back

Author : Nick T. Thomopoulos
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781469110844

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100 Years: from Greece to Chicago and Back by Nick T. Thomopoulos Pdf

Growing up in Chicago during the 1930s, `40s and `50s was a life rich in tradition, family and memories. Nick Thomopoulos in 100 Years chronicles the vibrant life of the neighborhood surrounding the St. George Greek Orthodox Church. He tells of the tragic death of his father and the difficulties and joys his immigrant mother faced in raising five young children in an emerging metropolis unlike Zakynthos, Greece. Because of the Great Depression, World War II, the Greek Civil War and the hardships in Greece, Marie received only an occasional letter from her siblings. In 1962, Marie, with Nick, returned to Greece 42 years after she left. Three of her five siblings did not know she was coming, and her husbands lone sister did not know the family was even alive. The story describes the excitement of reuniting with the family.

Author : Nick Thomopoulos
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781456801434

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100 Years by Nick Thomopoulos Pdf

Author : Elaine Thomopoulos
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313375125

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The History of Greece by Elaine Thomopoulos Pdf

This complete history of Greece documents ancient times to the present, giving specific attention to its emergence as a modern European nation after the destruction, disease, and death Greece suffered during World War II and the subsequent civil war. Modern Greece started as a monarchy in 1832, with just a fraction of the land it now encompasses. The nation of Greece finally forged its identity in the 19th and 20th centuries after emerging from 400 years of Ottoman domination. This book traces the development of Greece from the Minoan civilization of Crete to modern times, telling the story of how Greece added territory and experienced fierce growing pains—including coups, dictatorships, depressions, enormous influxes of immigrants, and wars—before evolving into today's modern democratic state. The History of Greece provides both an overview of Greece's early history as well as an examination of the difficulties that emerged in 2009 and 2010, such as its recent financial problems and social unrest. Quotes from Greek politicians, scholars, poets, and ordinary citizens are included to communicate Greece's national character.

Author : Peter C. Moskos
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351516709

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Greek Americans by Peter C. Moskos Pdf

This is an engrossing account of Greek Americans their history, strengths, conflicts, aspirations, and contributions. Blending sociological insight with historical detail, Peter C. and Charles C. Moskos trace the Greek-American experience from the wave of mass immigration in the early 1900s to today. This is the story of immigrants, most of whom worked hard to secure middle-class status. It is also the story of their children and grandchildren, many of whom maintain an attachment to Greek ethnic identity even as they have become one of America's most successful ethnic groups.As the authors rightly note, the true measure of Greek-Americans is the immigrants themselves who came to America without knowing the language and without education. They raised solid families in the new country and shouldered responsibilities for those in the old. They laid the basis for an enduring Greek-American community.Included in this completely revised edition is an introduction by Michael Dukakis and chapters relating to the early struggles of Greeks in America, the Greek Orthodox Church, success in America, and the survival and expansion of Greek identity despite intermarriage. This work will be of value to scholars of ethnic studies, those interested in Greek culture and communities, and sociologists and historians.

Author : David M Halperin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136608773

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One Hundred Years of Homosexuality by David M Halperin Pdf

Halperin's subject is the erotics of male culture in ancient Greece. Arguing that the modern concept of "homosexuality" is an inadequate tool for the interpretation of these features of sexual life in antiquity, Halperin offers an alternative account that accords greater prominence to the indigenous terms in which sexual experiences were constituted in the ancient Mediterranean world. Wittily and provocatively written, Halperin's meticulously drawn windows onto ancient sexuality give us a new meaning to the concept of "Greek love."

Author : Michael C. LeMay
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216158363

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U.S. Immigration Policy, Ethnicity, and Religion in American History by Michael C. LeMay Pdf

This invaluable resource investigates U.S. immigration policy, making connections between the ethnic and religious affiliations of immigrants and trends in immigration, both legal and unauthorized. U.S. Immigration Policy, Ethnicity, and Religion in American History is rich with data and document excerpts that illuminate the complex relationships among ethnicity, religion, and immigration to the United States over a 200-year period. The book uniquely organizes the flow of immigration to the United States into seven chapters covering U.S. immigration policymaking: · the Open Door Era, 1820–1880 · the Door Ajar Era, 1880–1920 · the Pet Door Era, 1920–1950 · the Dutch Door Era, 1950–1985 · the Revolving Door Era, 1985–2001 · the Storm Door Era, 2001–2018 Each chapter analyzes trends in ethnicity or national origin and the religious affiliations of immigrant groups in relation to immigration policy during the time period covered.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781475852035

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Western Europe 2019-2020 by Anonim Pdf

The World Today Series: Western Europe is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Western Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country expertly covering the region’s geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, parties, political leaders and elections. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 37th edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student budgets.

Author : Siobhan Moroney
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780252055133

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Chicagoland Dream Houses by Siobhan Moroney Pdf

“Chicagoland Dream Houses is an engaging addition to the growing body of scholarship concerning Chicago’s twentieth-century residential landscape characterized by a diverse group of architects and builders.”--Michelangelo Sabatino, coauthor of Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929–1975

Author : Vrasidas Karalis
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781441194473

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History of Greek Cinema by Vrasidas Karalis Pdf

The book is a detailed historical survey of Greek cinema from its very beginning (1905) until today (2010).

Author : James D Lodesky
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781664137028

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The Forgotten History of Lake County, Illinois by James D Lodesky Pdf

The book covers the long-forgotten history of Lake County, Illinois. The period takes place mainly in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The first chapter tells the story of Robert Dady. Starting with nothing and never learning to read or write, Robert would become the largest landowner in the county. His daughter, Nellie Conrad, became one of Waukegan’s most successful businesswomen. She built the Times Theater, Roller Rink, two subdivisions, plus miscellaneous other real estate ventures. The next chapters concern Lake County violence in the form of fights, mobs, and riots. Most kinds of violence were common and accepted in society. Penalties were light for all but the worst crimes. Ethnic Lake County and North Chicago follows. Profiles for the various ethnic groups are covered. The area had Albanians, Armenians, Blacks, Bulgarians/Macedonians, Croatians, Czechs, Danes, Finns, Germans, Greeks, Irish, Italians, Jews, Lithuanians, Poles, Romanians, Russians, Slovaks, Slovenes, and Turks. Next are stories about Lake County men who overcame adversity. Most had little education and not many prospects. They overcame it all and became successful men in their communities. Famous Lake County women follow the men. These women had an impact on a number of county affairs. One Lake County woman was the first woman to vote in the state. The Lake County Historical Society is named after one of the county’s most influential women. The next chapter concerns Lake County women acting badly. Some Lake County women were anything but meek, and the reader might be surprised at just how violent some of them actually were. None of the county’s women could keep up with Lake County’s all-time worst woman. The next chapter tells the story of the Bender family. The Benders lived in the country for a time but were sent packing because of their detestable ways. They soon settled in Kansas and became one of the most famous serial killers in American history. Kate bender was the brains of the whole operation. The book finishes up with miscellaneous stories about Lake County men and women. Some of the stories covered include Lake County’s lynching record, hermits, gypsies, women farmers, and Lake County’s strongest man. Also included is the Fats baseball team. The Fats played baseball in the county a number of times and sported a 640- pound first baseman. Located in the ethnic Jewish profile is the story of Meyer Kubelsky, father of comedian Jack Benny. Jack Benny is Waukegan’s favorite son but not so much Meyer.

Author : Tina Bucuvalas
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781496819741

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Greek Music in America by Tina Bucuvalas Pdf

Winner of the 2019 Vasiliki Karagiannaki Prize for the Best Edited Volume in Modern Greek Studies Contributions by Tina Bucuvalas, Anna Caraveli, Aydin Chaloupka, Sotirios (Sam) Chianis, Frank Desby, Stavros K. Frangos, Stathis Gauntlett, Joseph G. Graziosi, Gail Holst-Warhaft, Michael G. Kaloyanides, Panayotis League, Roderick Conway Morris, National Endowment for the Arts/National Heritage Fellows, Nick Pappas, Meletios Pouliopoulos, Anthony Shay, David Soffa, Dick Spottswood, Jim Stoynoff, and Anna Lomax Wood Despite a substantial artistic legacy, there has never been a book devoted to Greek music in America until now. Those seeking to learn about this vibrant and exciting music were forced to seek out individual essays, often published in obscure or ephemeral sources. This volume provides a singular platform for understanding the scope, practice, and development of Greek music in America through essays and profiles written by principal scholars in the field. Greece developed a rich variety of traditional, popular, and art music that diasporic Greeks brought with them to America. In Greek American communities, music was and continues to be an essential component of most social activities. Music links the past to the present, the distant to the near, and bonds the community with an embrace of memories and narrative. From 1896 to 1942, more than a thousand Greek recordings in many genres were made in the United States, and thousands more have appeared since then. These encompass not only Greek traditional music from all regions, but also emerging urban genres, stylistic changes, and new songs of social commentary. Greek Music in America includes essays on all of these topics as well as history and genre, places and venues, the recording business, and profiles of individual musicians. This book is required reading for anyone who cares about Greek music in America, whether scholar, fan, or performer.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : American periodicals
ISBN : NYPL:33433100957673

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The Nation [Electronic Resource] by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wayne C. Thompson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781475829051

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Western Europe 2016-2017 by Wayne C. Thompson Pdf

The World Today Series: Western Europe is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Western Europe, past and present.

Author : Wayne C. Thompson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475818857

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Western Europe 2015-2016 by Wayne C. Thompson Pdf

The World Today Series: Western Europe is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Western Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country expertly covering the region’s geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, decentralization and states if a federation, parties, political leaders and elections. There are also sections on foreign and defense policy, economy, culture, future and a comprehensive bibliography. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 33rd edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student budgets.

Author : Mark Taylor
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805401288

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1 Corinthians by Mark Taylor Pdf

A signature volume in the NIV-based New American Commentary series, New Testament professor Mark Taylor offers his exposition of the popular book of 1 Corinthians to give readers a deeper understanding of its content and context.