History of the Greek Revolution

Written by a philhellene participant in the struggle for Greek independence, this two-volume 1861 account traces events up to 1843.

George Finlay (Author)

9781108072137, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 October 2014

396 pages, 1 map
21.6 x 14 x 2.2 cm, 0.5 kg

Inspired by philhellenism as a law student, George Finlay (1799–1875) took part in the Greek war of independence alongside Lord Byron. While later researching the history and archaeology of the country, Finlay also sought improvements to the administration and economic development of the independent Greek state. Published in 1861, this two-volume account of the Greek revolution, including its military conflicts and political consequences, traces events up to the creation of a constitutional monarchy. Volume 1 gives a detailed overview of the economic and social world of Greece under Ottoman rule; Finlay describes the various ethnic and social groups of Greece and its neighbours, and the structure of the Ottoman administration. Starting with the earliest Greek uprisings, he takes the history up to the end of 1822. Finlay's seven-volume History of Greece (1877) is also reissued in this series.

Part I. Events Preceding the Revolution: 1. The condition of the modern Greeks
2. The Albanians
3. Sultan Mahmud and Ali Pasha of Joannina
Part II. The Commencement of the Revolution: 1. The causes
2. The operations of the Greek hetairists beyond the Danube
3. The outbreak of the revolution in Greece
4. The policy and conduct of Sultan Mahmud II
Part III. The Successes of the Greeks: 1. The establishment of Greece as an independent state
2. The presidency of Mavrocordatos
3. Fall of Athens, defeat of Dramali, fall of Nauplia.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]