Ionian Vision: Greece in Asia Minor, 1919-22

Michael Llewellyn-Smith's book "The Greek Occupation of Smyrna and the War in Anatolia" explores the Greek occupation of Smyrna and the war in Anatolia against the background of Greece's Great Idea and Near East power rivalries. It traces the origins of Eleftherios Venizelos' Ionian Vision to his joint conception with David Lloyd George of an Anglo-Greek entente in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Michael Llewellyn-Smith delves into the intricate tapestry of Greek history, contextualizing the Greek occupation of Smyrna and the war in Anatolia within the broader framework of Greece's "Great Idea" and the intense power rivalries prevalent in the Near East. He traces the genesis of Eleftherios Venizelos' "Ionian Vision" to his collaborative endeavor with David Lloyd George, wherein they envisioned an Anglo-Greek entente in the Eastern Mediterranean. This narrative text offers a comprehensive exploration of the catastrophic event that has profoundly impacted the politics and society of modern Greece, shedding light on the intricate web of events that have shaped its destiny.

The Greek occupation of Smyrna and the subsequent war in Anatolia took place against the backdrop of Greece's "Great Idea" and the intense power rivalries prevalent in the Near East. Michael Llewellyn-Smith explores the origins of Eleftherios Venizelos' "Ionian Vision" to his joint conception with David Lloyd George of an Anglo-Greek entente in the Eastern Mediterranean. This narrative text provides a comprehensive account of the disaster that has shaped the politics and society of modern Greece, delving into the intricate web of events that have contributed to its unique trajectory.

The Greek occupation of Smyrna and the war in Anatolia were significant events in the history of Greece, shaped by the broader context of Greece's "Great Idea" and the intense power rivalries in the Near East. Michael Llewellyn-Smith delves into the origins of Eleftherios Venizelos' "Ionian Vision" to his collaborative endeavor with David Lloyd George, envisioning an Anglo-Greek entente in the Eastern Mediterranean. This narrative text offers a comprehensive exploration of the catastrophic event that has profoundly impacted the politics and society of modern Greece, shedding light on the intricate web of events that have shaped its destiny.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787386051
Edition number: 2 Revised edition