Greek War of Independence
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Ottoman Empire
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, French History, Russian/Former Soviet States History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Greece
- Date: 1821-1832
Article abstract: At issue: Greek independence from Ottoman rule. Result: Greek (and allied) victory; formation of an independent Greek state.
Background
The Greeks were under Ottoman rule from 1453 to 1832. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, there were acts of resistance to Ottoman rule, but these were unplanned, sporadic revolts unable to achieve any permanent success. The French Revolution of 1789 and the wars of liberation of Napoleon I inspired the Greek intelligentsia to prepare for an armed struggle against the Ottomans. Rigas...
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