Ιστορία της Ελληνικής Επαναστάσεως, Τόμος Α

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Ιστορία της Ελληνικής Επαναστάσεως, Τόμος Α

by Spyridon Trikoupes

EL·~10 hours·1 chapter

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Note: The tonic system has been changed from polytonic to monotonic. The spelling of the book has not been changed otherwise. Bold words are included in &. In various places the book had in the margin the notation of the month that the event took place. I have placed the month within brackets, somewhere near the notation, starting a new paragraph.

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A concise, scholarly account brings listeners into the restless years when the Greek quest for liberty first gathered momentum. The narrator opens with the formation of the secret Philiki Etairia, charting its spread among the diaspora and the daring proclamation of revolt. Early leaders such as Alexandros Ypsilantis are presented in vivid detail, from his daring appointment to the plans that set the stage for armed resistance.

The story then follows the initial clashes across the Peloponnese, the uneasy balance of Ottoman forces, and the first diplomatic overtures that hinted at foreign interest. Episodes like the arrival of the Ottoman Pasha in the region, the tragic betrayals, and the fragile hope of external support are recounted with a focus on motives and immediate consequences. Listeners will gain a clear picture of how the rebellion sparked, the challenges the insurgents faced, and the atmosphere of a nation on the brink of transformation.

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Duration

~10 hours (615K characters)

Release date

2011-12-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Spyridon Trikoupes

Spyridon Trikoupes

1788–1873

A leading voice of early modern Greece, he helped shape the new state after independence and also chronicled its struggle in writing. Statesman, diplomat, orator, and historian, he stands at the crossroads of politics and literature.

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