| Author |
Ainian, Demetrios, 1800-1881 |
| Title |
Η Βιογραφία του στρατηγού Γεωργίου Καραϊσκάκη
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| Alternate Title |
General Georgios Karaiskakis' Biography
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni
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| Summary |
"Η Βιογραφία του στρατηγού Γεωργίου Καραϊσκάκη" by Demetrios Ainian is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography explores the life and achievements of General Georgios Karaiskakis, a prominent military leader in the modern Greek War of Independence. Ainian served as Karaiskakis's personal secretary and fought alongside him, providing an authentic perspective on the general's character and exploits. The opening of the biography presents an overview of Georgios Karaiskakis's life, touching on his family background and early influences. It highlights his remarkable journey from the son of a nun to becoming a notable figure in the fight against Ottoman rule. As a young man, he faced numerous challenges, including imprisonment and the struggle for survival in a hostile environment. The text delves into the turbulent historical context of his life, marking his rise as a military leader during key battles, and sets the tone for a detailed exploration of his contributions to Greece's liberation struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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| Subject |
Generals -- Greece -- Biography
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| Subject |
Karaiskakes, Georgios, 1780-1827
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| Subject |
Greece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37162 |
| Release Date |
Aug 22, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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