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A diplomatic crisis triggered by the British naval blockade of Piraeus (the Don Pacifico affair), which highlighted Greece's vulnerability to Great Power intervention.
This volume builds upon the foundational historical narrative established by Konstantinos Paparrigopoulos , the "national historian" of Greece. His work was the first to argue for the continuous unity of the Greek nation from antiquity through the Byzantine era to the modern state. Modern editions of Volume 22 often feature contributions from dozens of specialized academics to ensure a comprehensive look at the period's social, military, and diplomatic history. Ιστορία - Εκδοτική Αθηνών A diplomatic crisis triggered by the British naval
Detailed analyses of the agricultural economy, the role of the "Megali Idea" (Great Idea) in domestic politics, and the growing dissatisfaction with King Otto’s perceived authoritarianism. Modern editions of Volume 22 often feature contributions
The culmination of political opposition leading to the October Revolution of 1862 and the King's eventual exile. Authorship and Legacy Authorship and Legacy While the monumental 16-volume work
While the monumental 16-volume work by Ekdotike Athenon typically groups these years within Volume 13 (1833–1881), the 22nd volume in more granular, popular editions—like those distributed by newspapers—specifically details the internal and external crises of the mid-19th century.