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A rare first edition (1942) of Ο Αγώνας του 1866–1869 για την Ένωση της Κρήτης (The Struggle of 1866–1869 for the Union of Crete), Volume I: The Imposition of the Idea, by Ioannis P. Mamalakis.
Published in Thessaloniki by M. Triantafyllou Publishing during the difficult years of the Axis Occupation of Greece, this work holds both scholarly and historical significance. Books issued under wartime conditions often had limited print runs and survival rates, increasing their rarity today.
This volume presents a detailed study of the ideological and political foundations of the Cretan Revolt of 1866–1869—a decisive period in the long struggle that eventually led to the union of Crete with Greece in 1913. Mamalakis approaches the subject with academic rigor, contributing to the historiography of modern Greek national movements.
A notable cultural feature is the inclusion of a Cretan folk poem on the cover, reinforcing the connection between historical narrative and popular tradition.
Bibliographic Details
Title: Ο Αγώνας του 1866–1869 για την Ένωση της Κρήτης (The Struggle of 1866–1869 for the Union of Crete) Volume: I – Η επιβολή της Ιδέας (The Imposition of the Idea)
Author: Ioannis P. Mamalakis
Publisher: M. Triantafyllou, Thessaloniki
Year: 1942
Edition: First Edition
Language: Greek
Format: Original paper covers (softcover)
Dimensions: 25.5 cm × 17.5 cm
Features: Uncut copy
Condition
Good+ condition.
Pages clean with typical age-related toning
Binding firm and intact
Uncut pages (as issued), a desirable feature for collectors
Covers show light wear consistent with age
Please refer to images for a full and accurate condition assessment.
Collector’s Significance
First edition published during WWII occupation
Important scholarly work on the Cretan struggle for union with Greece
Focus on ideological foundations of national movements
Uncut copy, increasingly scarce
Appealing to collectors of Greek history, Crete, and wartime publications
