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Loukis Laras: Reminiscences Of A Chiote Merchant During The War Of Independence (1881)

Loukis Laras: Reminiscences Of A Chiote Merchant During The War Of Independence (1881)

Bikelas, D.
Gennadius, J.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGreek History

ISBN10: 1165019809
ISBN13: 9781165019809
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Loukis Laras: Reminiscences Of A Chiote Merchant During The War Of Independence is a historical novel written by D. Bikelas in 1881. The story is set during the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832) and follows the life of Loukis Laras, a wealthy merchant from the island of Chios. The novel is based on true events and provides a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by the Greek people during their fight for independence from the Ottoman Empire.Throughout the novel, Loukis Laras experiences the brutality of war firsthand, as he witnesses the destruction of his hometown and the massacre of his fellow islanders by the Ottoman army. Despite the chaos and violence, Laras remains determined to fight for his country's freedom and joins the Greek rebels in their struggle against the Ottoman forces.As the war progresses, Laras becomes increasingly involved in the conflict, taking on various roles as a soldier, spy, and diplomat. Along the way, he forms close relationships with other fighters and witnesses the heroism and sacrifice of his fellow Greeks.Through Laras' eyes, readers gain a unique perspective on the Greek War of Independence, as well as a deeper understanding of the political and social factors that led to the conflict. The novel is a powerful tribute to the resilience and courage of the Greek people, as well as a compelling work of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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