Αναζητώντας την Ελευθερία: Στο καμίνι της Τουρκοκρατίας (1453-1831) – Seeking Freedom: Ottoman Rule and Greek Independence
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| Format | Paperback, E-book |
|---|---|
| Author | π. Γεώργιος Τριανταφυλλίδης (Αρχιμ.) |
| Language | Greek |
| Pages | 722 |
| ISBN | 978-618-210-019-6 |
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Beginning with Constantinople’s dramatic fall, the author guides us through four centuries that forever transformed the Hellenic spirit. We witness Gennadios Scholarios becoming the first Patriarch of the subjugated, building a bridge of survival between Orthodoxy and Ottoman authority. We observe papal propaganda, Islamization pressures, the development of clandestine schools and commercial networks that gradually revived Greek consciousness. The narrative culminates in the explosive flame of 1821 and the dramatic figure of Kapodistrias, the leader who dreamed of reestablishing the Greco-Orthodox Empire.
In an era when Greek history faces contemporary revisionism, Fr. Triantafyllides offers an antidote: truth as lived by history’s protagonists themselves. This is not merely a history book—it is a spiritual odyssey through Ottoman darkness, where Orthodox faith becomes the beacon illuminating the path to freedom. Written from the heart of a clergyman who deeply understands history’s spiritual dimension, this work reveals how religion was not merely ‘the opium of the people’ but the very soul of national resistance.
This book will captivate those seeking a profound, spiritually enriched perspective on Greek history. It appeals to readers who cherish authors like Nikos Kazantzakis and Alexandros Papadiamantis, and those interested in Byzantine heritage and Orthodox theology. History and theology students will find an indispensable source here, while devotees of modern Greek literature will discover the roots of narratives they love.
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