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Kings of the Hellenes: The Greek Kings 1863-1974 Paperback – June 25, 1994
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John Van Der Kiste
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Print length200 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherSutton Publishing
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Publication dateJune 25, 1994
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Dimensions6.18 x 0.64 x 9.26 inches
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ISBN-100750921471
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ISBN-13978-0750921473
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- Publisher : Sutton Publishing (June 25, 1994)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 200 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0750921471
- ISBN-13 : 978-0750921473
- Item Weight : 10.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.18 x 0.64 x 9.26 inches
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Best Sellers Rank:
#678,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #166 in Historical Greece Biographies
- #1,269 in Royalty Biographies
- #1,592 in Historical British Biographies
- Customer Reviews:
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2016
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This is an extremely well-written and enjoyable study of the Greek kings of the Glucksburg line descending from Danish King Christian IX (1863-1906). King George I (1863-1913), Constantine I, Alexander I, George II, Paul and Constantine II ruled from 1863 to 1974. The current King of Spain (Philip VI) was the grandson of Greek King Paul I (1947-1964). This is probably the best available histories of the modern Greek monarchy. It also sheds light on the Danish monarchy and last decades of the Russian, Tsarist monarchy. --- The sudden and almost comical twist of events that led to the first Greek king of this dynasty, George I, becoming king in 1863 is especially interesting. Dying king Frederick VII of Denmark became the unexpected champion of the candidacy of George for the vacant Greek throne in opposition to the wishes of George's own father, the future Christian IX. Very strange and very interesting.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015
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As I always say the more I read the more I learn. Love this book. Thanks Castilla
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2010
A nice little book about the history of the Greek Royal Family. Throughout many books about the Balkans, WWI, and WWII, I have read about all seven Greek kings. It was a pleasure to finally read about why Constantine and Paul ruled during several breaks. The Greeks threw out their kings regularly, and the two above ruled several times.
This also clears up how the Greeks were persuaded to fight in WWI. The Allies made them an offer they couldn't refuse. The Allies, particularly Greaat Britain fought Germany because of the guarantee for Belgium's borders. Well, the Allies violated Greek borders by landing troops on the coastline without the consent of the legal Greek government and then overthrew the king. They interfered with the Greek's government neutrality.
I wish the book would have went into the reign of Otto, the Bavarian first king of Greece. I also wished it would have gone into more depth on the end of the Constantine II's reign. This would have cleared up more on Greek history for me. Otherwise, this was a nice written book.
This also clears up how the Greeks were persuaded to fight in WWI. The Allies made them an offer they couldn't refuse. The Allies, particularly Greaat Britain fought Germany because of the guarantee for Belgium's borders. Well, the Allies violated Greek borders by landing troops on the coastline without the consent of the legal Greek government and then overthrew the king. They interfered with the Greek's government neutrality.
I wish the book would have went into the reign of Otto, the Bavarian first king of Greece. I also wished it would have gone into more depth on the end of the Constantine II's reign. This would have cleared up more on Greek history for me. Otherwise, this was a nice written book.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2000
This book provides an excellent overview of the history of the Greek monarchy.
How exactly did the Greek people come to be reigned over by a Danish prince and his heirs? Did a King of Greece really die from a monkey attack? The story of the Greek monarchy has a good mixture of everything that intrigues the typical royal-watcher, and Van Der Kiste tells it well.
You might find it refreshing that, in the chapters dealing with World War One, Van Der Kiste doesn't take a typical (jingoistic) pro-Allied stance. He presents the Hellenic involvement in that war from a Greek royalist perspective.
If the book is lacking, it's in the final chapters. As the author points out, a historian can only do so much justice to a topic as fresh as the royal family's current standing. The subject of the Greek monarchy in the past 60 years could fill another book.
Overall, this is a fine addition to Van Der Kiste's body of work, and a good starting point for anyone researching the subject.
How exactly did the Greek people come to be reigned over by a Danish prince and his heirs? Did a King of Greece really die from a monkey attack? The story of the Greek monarchy has a good mixture of everything that intrigues the typical royal-watcher, and Van Der Kiste tells it well.
You might find it refreshing that, in the chapters dealing with World War One, Van Der Kiste doesn't take a typical (jingoistic) pro-Allied stance. He presents the Hellenic involvement in that war from a Greek royalist perspective.
If the book is lacking, it's in the final chapters. As the author points out, a historian can only do so much justice to a topic as fresh as the royal family's current standing. The subject of the Greek monarchy in the past 60 years could fill another book.
Overall, this is a fine addition to Van Der Kiste's body of work, and a good starting point for anyone researching the subject.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2009
This is a wonderful work. I am very interested in Royalty and I find Mr. Van Der Kiste's work very informative.
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Pat Seller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2018Verified Purchase
A great book, but very unsympthetic to the lady cruelly jilted by Paul.
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John Van Der Kiste is a master at Royal Biography ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2015Verified Purchase
John Van Der Kiste is a master at Royal Biography. This one covers the kings of Greece and their struggle to stay on the throne after assassinations, coups, and being deposed.
Mr. P. M. Dunning
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A MUST READ BOOK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2009Verified Purchase
An excellent book brought history alive all i can say is GOD SAVE THE KING let H.M King Constantine fulfil his destiny as King of the Hellenes
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