Working methodically, in concentric circles, from the Europe of England, Russia, Austria, and the Ottoman Empire towards the center of action, Greece, Aristides Hatzis composes a breathtaking historical thriller. The Glorious Struggle – The Greek Revolution of 1821 is the thrilling story of the people behind the Revolution of 1821, whether they are Greek intellectuals, notables, hierarchs, military men, or foreign romantic writers, journalists, generals, or emperors. From intrigues and political games to sacrifices, atrocities, transcendence, and heroism, Hatzis has achieved something very difficult: with a stormy narrative, this delightful read offers a fully documented overview of the Revolution through archives, testimonies, and the latest word in historiography. With a fresh perspective, it presents the Greek Revolution as one of the great liberal revolutions of the era, as the successful struggle of the first European nation that – although headless and without the support of any foreign power – managed not only to gain its independence but also to turn towards Europe, to establish a democratic and liberal tradition, through the "noblest and most glorious struggle that exists," as the great writer Mary Shelley called it. Praises A fascinating book. It gives the reader the real, that is, the great and contradictory, heroic but also anti-heroic at the same time, image of the Revolution of 1821. Evangelos Venizelos, Former Vice President of the Greek Government, Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki When exciting fictional writing meets the cutting edge of scientific historical research, the result is unique: the Greek Revolution as we have never read it before. Stathis Kalyvas, Professor at the University of Oxford The author's passion leads to excellent narrative performances. Without prejudices, ulterior motives, and hidden agendas. The reader has in their hands a great book. Kostas Kostis, Professor at the University of Athens It is a valuable bibliographic addition to the mosaic of the Greek Revolution. Written with passion and intensity, it guides the reader through the intricate paths of the Greek Rebirth in a vivid and accessible way. Iakovos D. Michailidis, Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Aristides Hatzis produces a kind of discourse, I think, original, absolutely for Greek standards, but partly also for European ones. He enjoys this writing but also adores the Revolution. Petros Pizanias, Emeritus Professor at the Ionian University The book has the gift of being fully documented archivally and bibliographically, having a theoretical foundation and at the same time having an inspired structure and vivid language that gives it the lightness of a novel. Vasso Seirinidou, Assistant Professor at the University of Athens One follows his vivid heroes with an interest that remains undiminished until the last page. Lydia Tricha, Historian, Vice President of the Foundation of Education & European Culture Details