The war of Greek independence, 1821 to 1833 - Softcover

W. Alison Phillips

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9353607051 ISBN 13: 9789353607050

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2019

Inhaltsangabe

Before the modern Greek nation was imagined, it had to be fought for in blood. Freedom was never remotely assured. In The war of Greek independence, 1821 to 1833, W. Alison Phillips offers a gripping greek war of independence history that follows the uprising from scattered revolts to recognised statehood, setting the struggle against the wider currents of greek nationalism and liberation across the early 19th century Balkans. Drawing on diplomatic archives and contemporary accounts, this greek revolution historical study explores campaigns on land and sea, the shifting power of the ottoman empire in greece, and the decisive role of philhellenism and foreign intervention among the Great Powers, situating the conflict firmly within nineteenth century military history and balkan independence movements history. First published at a time when the memory of the revolution still shaped European politics, Phillips's work stands as a european history classic book and a complete history of greek independence for modern readers. Clear, forceful prose and panoramic analysis make it equally valuable as a history textbook for students seeking context and as a reliable reference for history scholars of nationalism, empire, and diplomacy. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9353607051
• ISBN 13: 9789353607050
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 440
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italien