The Hour of the Bell

by Harry Mark Petrakis

Book Overview

Set in 1820 and 1821, The Hour of the Bell recreates the beginnings of the Greek War of Independence after 400 years of slavery under the Turkish Empire. From the raids of mountain guerillas, to the great sea battles of small island fleets, to the savage siege and butcher at Tripolitza, all come vividly alive in this great historical adventure.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385048777
• ISBN13: 9780385048774
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Lake View Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Hour of the Bell

This book deals with the Greek War of Independance of 1821. What set this book apart is that although it deals with a historical account, the author Harry Mark Petrakis, gives life to the fabled warriors of the independance War. It really made an impression on me, because, when one reads a history book, all one is doing is basically reading an event that happened, and being re-told. This book, re-tells the event, but puts you in the front seat, you live and breath amongst the heroes, and are thrown in the heat of the battle, and the bitter sweet defeat. Overall, although fictitional with what transpired during these events, it was great to be part of the book.