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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Description

A vivid, scholarly portrait of the opening years of the Greek struggle for freedom, this volume follows the emergence of secret societies, the daring actions of figures such as Alexandros Ypsilantis, and the first uprisings that swept the Peloponnese. The narrative moves through the political intrigues in Constantinople and the initial clashes with Ottoman forces, painting a clear picture of how revolutionary ideas spread and sparked armed resistance.

The author’s careful attention to detail—down to the month each event occurred—gives listeners a sense of chronological flow while preserving the complexity of the era. Written with a commitment to neutrality, the work balances vivid storytelling with rigorous source work, making it an accessible yet richly informative listening experience for anyone curious about the roots of modern Greece.

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Duration

~10 hours (615K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sophia Canoni.  Thanks to George Canonis for his major work in proofreading.

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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