The Siege Of Missolonghi: A Protestant Poem (1829)

By Britannicus

Book Overview

The Siege of Missolonghi: A Protestant Poem is a literary work written by Britannicus in 1829. The book is a poetic retelling of the siege of Missolonghi, a city in Greece, during the Greek War of Independence. The poem centers around the heroic defense of the city by the Greek forces against the Ottoman Empire. Britannicus, a Protestant writer, uses the poem as a platform to express his support for the Greek cause and to criticize the Ottoman Empire's actions during the war. The book is written in a dramatic and emotive style, with vivid descriptions of the battles and the suffering of the people of Missolonghi. The Siege of Missolonghi: A Protestant Poem is a significant work in the history of Greek literature and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Greek War of Independence.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: 1104505835
• ISBN13: 9781104505837
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"