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Samuel Greig

By Clay Lane

Scotsman Samuel Greig so impressed his superiors at the Admiralty in London that he was sent as an adviser to the Russian Imperial Navy.

20

A Personal Favour

By Clay Lane

Over a hundred young Greeks were slated to be shot after resistance fighters and British forces sabotaged an airfield.

21

Wrath Reawakened

By Edward Blaquière

During the Orlov Revolt of 1769, Greek islanders get their hands on a copy of Homer’s epic tale of Troy.

22

An Appeal to the Ladies of England

By Manto Mavrogenous

Manto Mavrogenous hoped that her fellow women might show more solidarity with Greece than many men had done.

23

Manto Mavrogenous

By Clay Lane

In 1822, a rich and beautiful young woman took the cause of Greek independence into her capable hands.

24

The Most Unkindest Cut of All

By Clay Lane

Greek revolutionary Nikitarás gives his ungrateful men a sharp reminder of what really matters.