In this collective volume, prominent historians approach the various aspects of the Revolution and the origins of the Modern Greek State. From the ideological awakening that led to the Revolution and the philhellenic movement abroad, to the heart of the revolution, the war victories and setbacks, and the activities of the “Filiki Eteria” (“Society of Friends”) this volume offers deeper knowledge about the Revolution and allows for a multifaceted understanding of its inner workings.

Authors: Dr. Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture and Sports, Nikos A. Koukis, President of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture, and the eleven historians: Maria Efthimiou, Charis Meletiadis, Stefanos Kavallierakis, Spyros Vlachopoulos, Ilias Kolovos, Manolis Koumas, Iakovos Michailidis, Konstantina E. Botsiou, Nikolaos E. Anastasopoulos, Antonis Klapsis, Sotiris Rizas.