The Greek Revolution

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WINNER OF THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2021, SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2022, and recognized as a New Statesman and Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2021, this work is hailed as a definitive treatment of its subject for years to come. In the aftermath of Napoleon's defeat in 1815, the quest for Greek freedom united individuals across Europe and the United States. Mark Mazower's compelling narrative recounts the remarkable struggle of the Greek people against Sultan Mahmud II and the formidable Ottoman forces, including Turkish cavalry, Albanian soldiers, and Egyptians. Despite facing overwhelming odds and severe hardships, the Greeks persevered until military intervention from Russia, France, and Britain ultimately secured their independence. Mazower intricately weaves together various perspectives, delving into the minds of revolutionary conspirators and the experiences of besieged towns. He presents the lives of priests, sailors, slaves, and vulnerable civilians amidst the brutality of war. The book explores the broader implications of this struggle, linking it to the rise of Romanticism and a new political landscape that inspired volunteers from across Europe to join the fight for Greek independence. It highlights how nationalism emerged as a powerful force, reshaping the world and altering the course of history at a significant personal cost. Critics have praised it as "exquisite" and "superbly subtle and thoro