
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 &; words in italics 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.
A detailed chronicle of the later years of the Greek struggle for independence, this volume follows the shifting political landscape after the death of key leaders and the arrival of foreign powers. It traces the rise and fall of provisional governments, the fierce battles led by figures such as Kolokotronis and Karaiskakis, and the internal disputes that threatened the nascent nation’s unity. The narrative draws on contemporary documents, diplomatic notes, and eyewitness reports to paint a vivid picture of a war fought on land and sea.
The book also examines the crucial role of foreign supporters—from the Bavarian prince to the Austrian navy—while mapping the strategic movements of Greek forces across the Peloponnese, the Aegean islands, and the mainland. Readers encounter the fierce sieges of fortresses, the reorganising of the fledgling Greek navy, and the delicate negotiations that would shape the future state. By the close of the first act, the work leaves listeners with a clear sense of the challenges and hopes that defined this transformative period.
Language
el
Duration
~11 hours (684K characters)
Release date
2012-03-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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