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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"DF Greece"”.
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The representation of women in the novels of Gregorios Xenopoulos
The present study aims to explore the position of women and their role in the domestic and public realm as presented by the Greek prose writer Gregorios Xenopoulos (1867-1951). The study will be divided into two chapters. In the first chapter, after having discussed the social context of the last …
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The Life and Works of Manuel Chrysaphes the Lampadarios, and the Figure of Composer in Late Byzantium
This is the first full-length, bioergographical study devoted to Manuel Chrysaphes, a fifteenth century composer, theorist, and singer, who worked in the imperial court of Constantinople as lampadarios (a director of the imperial choirs) under the final two emperors of Byzantium, residing in …
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Arkadia in transition: exploring late Bronze Age and early Iron Age human landscape
This research explores the region of Arkadia in the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age using an interpretative and phenomenologically inspired approach. It is region associated with many myths pointing to a continuing population throughout the period, yet beset with a problematic archaeological …
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Hellenistic astrology as a case study of 'cultural translation'
This dissertation approaches Hellenistic astrology as a case study for 'Cultural translation' in the Greco-Roman world. 'Cultural translation' denotes here the transition of ideas and knowledge from one culture to another, making them available in the recipient culture by the ‘translation’ in its …
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Military expenditure and economic development, the case of Greece: 1952-1987
Throughout the post-war period, Greece has allocated between five and six per cent of her annual Gross Domestic Product to defence. On many occasions she had the highest defence burden in NATO and Europe. There is evidence that the level, form and content of this defence expenditure have been …
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Testing the risk and return trade-off in the Athens stock exchange
The present thesis is focused on the examination of the relationship between specific variables with the application of asset pricing models as well as the employment of (G)ARCH models, unit root and cointegration analysis. A theoretical and empirical review on the models is presented and, more …
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The role of monetary policy in a developing country: the case of Greece, 1950-1970
… in a developing economy taking the case of Greece in the period 1950-1970, as a case study. The institutional framework of the Greek monetary sector is examined to determine the policy tools available to the monetary authorities. In addition, the relationship between the various monetary …
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The demand for electricity in Greece, 1961-1975: an empirical investigation
… activity indicators) on electricity demand in Greece over the period 1961-1975. The fact that e1ectricity is not a product yielding direct satisfaction but it is demanded as a fuel input into activities that do provide utility, and which use a capital stock of some durability, creates the need …
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Boeotian Kabeiric ware: the significance of the ceramic offerings at the Theban Kabeirion in Boeotia
This study presents a re-evaluation of the ceramic material from the sanctuary of the Kabeiroi at Thebes in Boeotia. The lack of relevant literary evidence necessitates a reliance on the archaeology as the primary means of interpretation. In particular the archaeological context and iconography of …
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The late Byzantine city: social, economic and institutional profile
This study aims to contribute to the discussion of late Byzantine urban centres by researching four important cities for which written, archaeological and numismatic sources are available, and by creating a profile for each. Conclusions drawn from the study of Monemvasia, Ioannina, Arta and …
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An evaluation of macroeconomic policies in Greece within an optimal control theory framework
This study evaluates the effectiveness of fiscal (and monetary) policies on a set of macroeconomic objectives, giving explicit consideration to the alternative modes by which the budget deficits (or surpluses) are financed. The extent to which quantitative reductions in the share of the public …
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Britain and the Greek-Turkish war and settlement of 1919-1923: the pursuit of security by "proxy" in Western Asia Minor
… between those favouring the establishment of Greece as the new protector of British interests in the area, after Turkey’s defeat, and those wanting to continue supporting Turkey for this role. The War, Colonial and India offices inclined towards the former while David Lloyd George and elements …
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Diplomatic communication between Byzantium and the West under the late Palaiologoi (1354-1453)
This dissertation studies the diplomatic communication between the Byzantine Empire and the West during the last century of the empire’s life from 1354 to 1453. The first chapter deals with ambassadorial travel to the West, studying land and sea routes, the season of travel, its speed and duration …
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Ancient Greek Tragedy: a study on the nature of Dystopianism
This thesis concerns dystopianism on the Athenian Tragic stage in the fifth century BC. It reconsiders Zeitlin's view that Thebes was the mirror image of Athens and instead argues Argos represents the anti-Athens. It also explore how Thebes and Argos were portrayed, arguing that although both were …
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The role of Britain in Greek politics and military operations 1947-1952
… the British announcement to withdraw aid from Greece until the end of the civil war and Greece's entry into NATO. A comprehensive treatment of the crisis of the civil of the civil war focuses on British imperial defence, the politics and society of Greece and bilateral relations as formulated …
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Dwelling among ruins: landscapes in the late 8th century BC Argolic Plain, Greece
… the Argolic Plain in the northeast Peloponnese, Greece. It will be argued that, where ruined former habitation remains and burials were observed in the contemporary landscape, these locations were regarded as meaningful places. In the past, scholarly interest has predominantly focussed on late …
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Roman Knossos: the pottery in context: a presentation of ceramic evidence provided by the Knossos 2000 Project (1993-95)
Although remains at Knossos have been reported to some extent throughout its history, archaeological research into the Roman city has traditionally been overshadowed by the exploration of the well-known ‘Minoan’ Bronze Age palace and its immediate surroundings. The Knossos 2000 Project, jointly …
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Legacies of displacement (:) the memories and meanings of home among an extended Greek Cypriot family
This study explores the memories and meanings of home in my extended family, who were internally displaced following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. It is based on oral history interviews and field research in the houses of participants and of my own crossing to the family’s place of …
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The Greek-Cypriots' education in Pafos' province from October's revolt to the Independence (1931-1960)
The objective of this study is to assess and analyse the Greek-Cypriots educational policy regarding elementary and secondary education in Pafos' province, and to evaluate its contribution to the development of education in Cyprus during the British administration from October' s revolt (1931) till …
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Climate, Environment and Malaria during the Prehistory of Mainland Greece
… of osteological remains from mainland Greece during the 1960-1980s led to the suggestion that the most virulent form of malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, was prevalent between the Mesolithic and Late Bronze Age (c. 8700 cal. BC-1100 cal. BC). Although disregarded over the past decade, the …
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