
This volume offers a close‑up look at the middle phase of the Greek struggle for independence, when armies were on the move, governments rose and fell, and foreign powers began to intervene. The author weaves together battlefield reports, diplomatic correspondence and parliamentary debates, punctuating the narrative with the month each event occurred to give listeners a clear chronological sense. By preserving the original spelling and presenting bolded and italicized terms as they appear in the source, the work feels like an immersive journey through the era’s own language.
Listeners will meet the commanders, politicians and ordinary soldiers whose decisions shaped the conflict, hearing vivid accounts of sieges, naval engagements and the intense negotiations that tried to secure Greece’s future. The book balances military detail with the political intrigue of the fledgling state, revealing how internal rivalries and external ambitions intertwined. It serves as a compelling guide to the challenges and aspirations that defined Greece’s fight for nationhood.
Language
el
Duration
~11 hours (644K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Thanks to George Canonis for his major work in proofreading.
Release date
2012-02-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1788–1873
A key figure in the early Greek state, this politician, diplomat, and writer helped shape modern Greece in the years around independence. He is often remembered as the country's first prime minister and as a skilled public speaker with a strong literary side.
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