Rare, 1976, Signed, General Ioannis Alexakis, Cretan Poetry, Crete, Greece, First Edition
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Rare, 1976, Signed, General Ioannis Alexakis, Cretan Poetry, Crete, Greece, First Edition

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Description

Original Signed First Edition of Ο Στρατηγός Αλεξάκης και η Κρητική Μούσα (General Alexakis and the Cretan Muse), self-published in Athens, 1976, and signed by the author with his personal stamp. A rare work by Greek military officer, historical writer, and national figure Ioannis Sotiriou Alexakis (1885–1980).

About This Book

  • Author: Ioannis Sotiriou Alexakis

  • Title (Greek): Ο Στρατηγός Αλεξάκης και η Κρητική Μούσα

  • Title (English): General Alexakis and the Cretan Muse

  • Publisher: Self-published, Athens

  • Year: 1976

  • Edition: First Edition

  • Signature: Hand-signed by the author with his personal stamp

  • Language: Greek

  • Pages: 57

  • Binding: Original softcover

  • Dimensions: approx. 24 cm × 17 cm

A unique memoir-poetic tribute by a decorated Greek officer, this book blends personal reflection, national history, and Cretan cultural devotion. Through verses and prose, Alexakis celebrates his experiences in the Balkan Wars, the First World War, the Asia Minor campaign, and the Second World War, as well as his deep connection to Crete — its landscapes, traditions, music, and enduring spirit.

About the Author

Ioannis Sotiriou Alexakis was a distinguished Greek military leader who reached the rank of Lieutenant General.
He fought in multiple major 20th-century conflicts and is historically remembered for:

  • Leading the 1st Independent Cretan Battalion into Thessaloniki (26/10/1912)

  • Liberation campaigns including Halkidiki, Lachana, Pilaf Tepe, and Skra

  • Service in the National Defense Movement and the Plastiras-Gonatas Revolution

  • World War II command roles and a dramatic escape from a torpedoed POW transport, surviving where others did not

Alexakis was also associated with key political and military leaders such as Eleftherios Venizelos and Nikolaos Plastiras.

Why This Copy Is Special

✔ Signed and stamped by the author
✔ First edition, self-published — uncommon
✔ Rich historical and personal content
✔ Reflects Cretan cultural identity and patriotic heritage

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with careful ownership. Please examine the photos carefully for details. 

Additional information

Languages

Greek

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