The Question of Greek Independence
A Study of British Policy in the Near East 1821–1833

First published in 1930, this book examines the Greek Revolution of 1821 and its origins from the perspective of British foreign policy at the time.

C. W. Crawley (Author)

9781107626515, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 January 2014

284 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.6 cm, 0.36 kg

First published in 1930, this book examines the Greek Revolution of 1821 and its origins from the perspective of British foreign policy at the time, particularly the effect the Revolution had on British relations with Russia. Crawley reproduces pertinent documents in the appendices, including translations of Greek polemic songs and British government memoranda. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of British relations with Europe.

Preface
Introduction
2. Neutrality
3. Benevolent neutrality
4. The Russian alliance
5. The treaty of London
6. Navarin
7. The Duke's dilemma
8. War and diplomacy
9. Greece in 1828
10. The conference of Poros
11. The peace of Adrianople
12. Prince Leopold
13. Greece, 1830–2
14. A settlement at last
14. A new phase
Appendix I. Summary of leading events and treaties
Appendix II. Trade statistics
Appendix III. Extracts relating to Navarin and to Capodistrias
Appendix IV. Greek ballads
Appendix V. Memorandum on the Turco-Egyptian question by Sir Stratford Canning, 19 Dec. 1832
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]