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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.

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. His work was the first to argue for

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: the "national historian" of Greece.

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. His work was the first to argue for

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