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.
A diplomatic crisis triggered by the British naval blockade of Piraeus (the Don Pacifico affair), which highlighted Greece's vulnerability to Great Power intervention.
Volume 22 of the (Ιστορία του Ελληνικού Έθνους), as part of the broader collection often published in extended series (such as the 31-volume edition found on Goodreads ), focuses on the pivotal period between 1847 and 1862 , covering the final years of King Otto's reign. While the monumental 16-volume work by Ekdotike Athenon
The culmination of political opposition leading to the October Revolution of 1862 and the King's eventual exile. Authorship and Legacy
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 The culmination of political opposition leading to the
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.
Greece’s failed attempt to expand its borders into Epirus and Thessaly while the Ottoman Empire was occupied with Russia, leading to a humiliating Anglo-French occupation of Athens and Piraeus. Modern editions of Volume 22 often feature contributions
The period covered in this volume is defined by the transition from the "Early Kingdom" to the eventual deposition of the Wittelsbach dynasty. Major events typically detailed include: