Author: PREVELAKIS,ELEUTHERIOS
Title: British policy towards the change of dynasty in Greece, 1862-1863
Description: Athens, Gertrude Christou. 1953, 1st Greek Edition. Soft cover. Book, Based on a thesis the author produced while at Oxford University this book discusses both the internal and international difficulties created by the forced abdication of King Otto and the ensuing negotiations in finding a possibly acceptable successor amongst the scions of some aspiring royal families of Europe.This analysis of British involvement also includes the transfer of the Ionian Islands to Greece. Eventually the " Greeks and Great Powers winnowed their choice to William of Denmark.Aged only 17, he was elected King of the Hellenes on 30 March1863 by the Greek National Assembly under the name of George I" 194p. bibliography, index. Inscription on ffep." To Jack - El. Prevelakis". However the pages are uncut and it remains unread, but the paper covers show some wear and tear. Very Good. Signed by Author(s).

Keywords: Modern Greece Greek History Politics King Otto King Georgek