'extremely well sourced, detailed and very readable....masterful work'Nicholas Doumanis, University of South Wales, Australian Journal of Politics and History'the best intoduction to the post-war economy and politics in Greece in the English language.'Polymeris Voglis, University of Thessaly, History''The consequences of the Civil War were far-reaching, and David H. Close in his 'Greece since 1945 provides an excellent survey of the political, economic adn social changes in postwwar Greece.Journal of Contemporary History Vol 40 No 2'His task was to provide a clear, well-informed introduction to the different ways in which Greek society, politics and economics have changed in the post-war years. In his delivery, he has succeeded to an impressive degree.'The Anglo-Hellenic Review, Spring 2005