Very commendable book... Essentially, it presents the conditions prevailing during the Ottoman Empire and addresses the functioning and behavior of the respective officials and institutions of the time. Very nice presentation and analysis of the book's chapters...

Like all history books, it is easily understandable. Enlightening as we should see things from multiple perspectives. Overall, the 3 books summarize our history for the past five centuries. I recommend them.

The book is excellent for someone who wants to learn about what was happening in Greece during that period, and who can handle learning facts that debunk myths and prejudices. The text is very well-written and is a very enjoyable read. It has nice subtle comments from the author and targeted humor where needed. I have also read Greece 1940-1949 by Brewer, which is also excellent.