Professor Vrasidas Karalis, from the University of Sydney, will present an online lecture entitled “Did the Greek Revolution of 1821 really happen? Myths, counter-myths and historical knowledge’, on Thursday 4 March 2021, greekcitytimes.com reports.
The event is a part of the 2021 Greek History and Culture Seminars series, offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne.
The importance of the Greek Revolution of 1821 has never been questioned and all historiographical tradition persistently explores the realities around its impact on modern Greek nationhood. Recently a debate has erupted amongst historians about the contribution of the Revolution to the creation of the Greek state and nation.
Originally this seminar was planned for the mezzanine level of the Greek Centre nevertheless the University of Sydney has placed interstate travel restrictions on its staff. It will only be delivered online.
Read the full report here.
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