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Η ώρα της καμπάνας: ένα μυθιστόρημα για τον πόλεμο της ελληνικής ανεξαρτησίας

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1821: Στη μικρή γεωγραφικά αλλά πλούσια σε πολιτισμό και ιστορία χώρα της Ελλάδας, μια επανάσταση ξεσπάει για να ανατρέψει τέσσερις φοβερούς αιώνες δουλείας από τους Οθωμανούς Τούρκους. Το ιστορικό μυθιστόρημα του Χάρι Μαρκ Πετράκις «Η Ώρα της Καμπάνας» ξεκινά με τον πρώτο χρόνο της εξέγερσης.
Ένας αντάρτης καπετάνιος που οδηγεί μια ομάδα άγριων, ορεσίβιων μαχητών ενάντια στις τουρκικές στρατιές. Η σύζυγος του Πετρόμπεη Μαυρομιχάλη της Μάνης εξοργισμένη από τον πόλεμο που απειλεί να πάρει τη ζωή των γιων της. Ένας καπετάνιος της θάλασσας που οδηγεί τα μικρότερα ελληνικά πλοία σε λαμπρές επιθέσεις εναντίον των μεγαλύτερων τουρκικών φρεγατών και ο γραμματέας του θρυλικού στρατηγού Κολοκοτρώνη. Κάθε χαρακτήρας παρέχει μια καθοριστική προοπτική για τη σύγκρουση που άλλαξε την πορεία της ευρωπαϊκής ιστορίας.

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

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June 20, 2007
this book is about the start of the Greek revolution in 1821. while it's always interesting for me to read about anything Greek, i found this book ok at best. i liked it when i read it a looong time ago. but looking back i realize i have read much better books. it was a fast read, but at the end i felt like i read a grade school history book.
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December 28, 2022
One of the great strengths of "The Hour of the Bell" is Petrakis's ability to convey the richness and depth of Greek culture through his beautifully evocative writing. From the smells and sounds of the Greek neighborhood in Chicago, to the ancient stories and rituals of the Greek Orthodox Church, Petrakis brings the reader into the heart of Greek culture and tradition. At the same time, he also explores the challenges faced by Greek-Americans as they struggle to maintain their cultural traditions while also assimilating into American society.

Overall, "The Hour of the Bell" is a beautifully written and deeply moving exploration of Greek culture and family relationships. Petrakis's evocative writing and insight into the human experience make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in Greek culture or immigrant experiences.
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January 4, 2021
Excellent Storytelling Masterful
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October 23, 2018
Fanrastic!!! I felt like I was there with the Greeks striving for freedom from the oppressive and hated Turks. I have read 3 books by Harry Mark Petrakis and this one is by far my favorite. I highly recommend this book for anyone that wanted to learn about the Greek battle for independence. From the suffering the Greeks endured for centuries to the ultimate achievement of rising up to create a country. Amazing writing!
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