Rare, ca 1910, Dimitris Dimitrakos, The Last Byzantine Princes, First Edition, Petros Roumpos, Mystras

Author: Δημήτριος Δημητράκος (Dimitrios Dimitrakos)
Title: Οι τελευταίοι Βυζαντινοί Πρίγκηπες (The Last Byzantine Princes)
Publisher: Dimitrakos, Athens
Date: ca. 1910
Edition: First Edition
Illustrator: Petros Roumpos (Πέτρος Ρούμπος)
Binding: Original paper cover
Pages: 8 + 191
Dimensions: 17 cm × 12 cm
Language: Greek
Condition: Very good vintage condition, light age-related wear consistent with time. Please see photos for details.

About the Book

A rare early 20th-century Greek historical novel by Dimitrios Dimitrakos, one of Greece’s most prolific publishers and cultural figures. The Last Byzantine Princes reinterprets Georges-Gustave Toudouze’s La Dernière des Spartiates, transforming it into a deeply Hellenic narrative centered on Mystras and the Byzantine legacy of the Peloponnese.

While Toudouze’s original emphasized French influence on the Morea and the Villehardouin dynasty, Dimitrakos’ adaptation corrects these historical inaccuracies, restoring Mystras and its rulers to their rightful place within Byzantine and Greek history.

The book is beautifully illustrated by Petros Roumpos (1873–1942), an acclaimed sculptor and painter known for his refined academic style and contribution to early 20th-century Greek art.

About the Author

Dimitrios Dimitrakos (1875–1966) was a distinguished Greek writer, editor, and scholar. His publishing house produced nearly 1,000 books promoting science, literature, and education. He is best known for compiling the monumental Mega Lexikon of the Greek Language (1936–1950), a 9-volume encyclopedic dictionary covering the entire Greek linguistic tradition from Homer to modern times — awarded by the Academy of Athens.

About the Illustrator

Petros Roumpos (1873–1942) was a prominent Greek sculptor and painter, active in the early 20th century. His classical training and artistic precision bring exceptional visual depth to this edition, making it not only a literary but also a collectible artistic artifact.

Highlights

• Rare First Edition (1910s)

• Illustrated by renowned artist Petros Roumpos

• Historical reinterpretation of Toudouze’s La Dernière des Spartiates

• Significant example of Greek nationalist literary adaptation

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