Ο Γερμανικός Φιλελληνισμός by Paulos Karolides
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"Ο Γερμανικός Φιλελληνισμός" by Paulos Karolides is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work primarily discusses the role of German philhellenism in supporting the Greek War of Independence, emphasizing its philosophical, cultural, and moral implications. The author argues that the German support for Greece during this tumultuous period was substantial and unique, highlighting its impact on the success of the Greek struggle for freedom. The opening of the
text presents the author's motivations for writing this treatise, which stem from a lecture given at the Society of Friends of the People regarding the historical context of the Greek struggle. Karolides notes that many listeners were unaware of the significant contributions of German philhellenism, as the discourse often emphasizes the roles of other European powers. He expresses a desire to clarify this historical aspect, positing that understanding the past is essential for future direction. The author stresses that the implications of German philhellenism transcend mere sympathy for the Greek cause, advocating for a nuanced exploration of its ethical and political dimensions in facilitating Greece's pursuit of liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Karolides, Paulos, 1849-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ο Γερμανικός Φιλελληνισμός |
| Alternate Title | German Philhellinism |
| Credits | Produced by Sophia Canoni |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece |
| Subject | Philhellenism -- Germany |
| Subject | Greece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829 -- Participation, German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40329 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 320 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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