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History of the Greek Revolution 2 Volume Set
Contributor(s): Gordon, Thomas (Author)

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 ISBN: 1108043550     ISBN-13: 9781108043557
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
OUR PRICE: $118.75  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Greece (see Also Ancient - Greece)
Dewey: 949.506
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History
Physical Information: 2.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.7" L (3.00 lbs) 1068 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Greece
Features: Illustrated
 
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Publisher Description:
Thomas Gordon (1788-1841), a British army officer and philhellene, was actively involved in the Greek struggle for independence during the period 1821-8. This two-volume work, published in 1833, provides a comprehensive account of the Greek Revolution, portraying the war 'as it really was' and describing atrocities perpetrated by both sides. In his preface, Gordon acknowledges that the contest between the Greeks and the Turks has been written about a great deal. He sets out his aims to 'clear away exaggeration, rectify errors and anachronisms, and supply omissions', and he draws upon insights gained from having lived and fought for several years in Greece. Volume 1 covers the background history of Greece, and up to the end of 1822. Volume 2 continues the narrative until de facto independence in 1827, but cautions that wider European interests may delay the establishment of a viable Greek government.
 
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