Books in Greek education prior to 1936 about Macedonia
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in Greek education, of ancient Macedonians as Greeks Only After 1912
and not before. These lies are being exposed by the following books
and references found in Greek history books from 19th century.
"Stoiheia Genikis Istorias" (Tergeste 1867) by Theagenes Livadas
Inside this book there are many references to the unification of
Greeks by Philip of Macedon, without as the author mentions,
disruption of anyone's autonomy. Moreover there are lots of references
to Alexander's administrative policies and his desire to "spread Greek
civilization to Asians".
In his "Istoria tou Ellinikou Ethnous" (Athens 1853), Konstantinos
Paparigopoulos, follows the views of Droysen and underlines
"Macedonians even if they arent mentioned in the earliest ancient
years of Greek history, were Greeks!". About Philip of Macedon, he
mentions "his aim wasnt to be despot of Greece but only to unite the
greek city-states, in order to undertake the expedition against
Persians and conquer this great kingdom, taking this way revenge".
Alexander is being called "King of Greeks", and he adds "his aim was
not only to subdue Asia, but to spread to Asia's inhabitants, all the
great things Greeks got".
We are going now to 3 books about ancient Greek history which were
part of Greek education during High school and primary school.
1. "Istoria ton arxaiwn Anatolikwn Ethnwn kai tou Ellinikou Ethnous
mexri tin Romaiki kataktisi" (Athens 1888) by George Tsagres for A',
B' of high school.
2. "Istoria tis Arxaias Elladas" (Athens 1896) by Bl. Skordelis and
Ar. Kourtides for C' of Primary school
3. "Istoria tis Arxaias Elladas, Biografies" (Constantinople 1889) of
P. Paparrousis.
All these books refer to the greekness of ancient Macedonians, in city-
state's decline, to the plans of Philip II for union of Greeks, in the
education of Alexander, his impressive conquests, his role as
spreading Greek civilization to the Asians and finally his death.
In books about Local history of Greek education in 19th -20th
centuries, we can find two general histories about Macedonia and a
Biography of Alexander the Great.
1. "Epitomos istoria tis Makedonias (apo ton arhaiotaton xronon mexri
tis Tourkokratias" (Athens 1879) for primary Greek schools, by
Margaritis Dimitsas.
2. "Istoria tis Makedonias, Teuxos A'" (Athens 1935) for E' grade of
Primary school, by K. L. Lagoumitzakis.
3. "Megas Alexandros" (Athens 1914) for E' of Primary School, by
Pantelis Oikonomos.
Inside there are many references for the greekness of ancient
Macedonians and Philip's aim to unite Greeks to "punish" Persians.
Pantelis Oikonomos writes " I praise the Lord because he honoured me
to see my dream coming true and my nation to achieve again great
things and liberate my brothers who were for centuries under
occupation*" (*Macedonia)