Discussion: The Greek Revolution: 1821 and the Making of Modern Europe

Author: Mark Mazower

Description: Mark Mazower’s The Greek Revolution: 1821 and the Making of Modern Greece examines the Greek War of Independence, which began in 1821, and its profound impact on the creation of modern Greece. Mazower explores the revolution’s political, cultural, and social dimensions, shedding light on the internal and external forces that shaped the struggle against Ottoman rule. He addresses the revolution’s legacy, both in terms of national identity and the formation of modern European geopolitics. By situating the revolution within a broader historical context, Mazower challenges romanticized notions and reveals the complexities and contradictions of this pivotal moment in Greek history and the fate of the victims it left behind on both sides of the conflict.

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