Educational and economic activities in the Greek community of Koritsa during the second half of the nineteenth century
Part of : Balkan studies : biannual publication of the Institute for Balkan Studies ; Vol.37, No.2, 1996, pages 235-255
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The flourishing economy of the Greek community in Koritsa in the secondhalf of the nineteenth century was due to the development of trade, lightindustry, and banking, all constituents of urban society.The Greek schools and the community’s considerable educational andcultural activity in general depended on the gifts and bequests of émigrants.The well-organised schools —for which the Patriarchate and the local diocesanauthorities were responsible— strengthened the Greek citizens’ national consciousnessand helped to shape their cultural identity.
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