Narrative Of The Cretan War Of Independence V1 (1864)

By Kallinikos Kritovoulidēs

Book Overview

Narrative Of The Cretan War Of Independence V1 (1864) is a historical account of the Cretan War of Independence written by Kallinikos Kritovoulides. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on the events leading up to the war and the early stages of the conflict.The narrative begins with a brief history of Crete, including its long-standing struggle for independence from Ottoman rule. Kritovoulides then describes the political and social conditions in Crete in the mid-19th century, including the growing discontent among the Cretan people towards their Ottoman rulers.The book goes on to detail the outbreak of the Cretan War of Independence in 1866, including the initial battles and skirmishes between the Cretan rebels and Ottoman forces. Kritovoulides provides a firsthand account of the war, describing the tactics and strategies employed by both sides and the various battles that took place.Throughout the book, Kritovoulides also provides insights into the political and diplomatic efforts to support the Cretan rebels, including the involvement of European powers such as Britain, France, and Russia.Overall, Narrative Of The Cretan War Of Independence V1 (1864) provides a detailed and informative account of a significant moment in Cretan and Ottoman history, offering valuable insights into the political, social, and military dynamics of the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166175731
• ISBN13: 9781166175733
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"