Written by the German philhellene professor Hering Gunnar, the book titled “The Struggle of the Greeks for Independence and Philhellenism” (University of Crete Press), provides a mature and insightful portrayal of the philhellenic movement in Europe and America during the Greek Revolution. Having first defined the term "Philhellenism," the author examines the ideology of the Philhellenes, analyzes the scope and the way the movement was organized, and notes its connection to art and literature. H. Gunnar’s fascinating work, therefore, introduces the reader to the phenomenon of Philhellenism and highlights its multifaceted nature. The book is 115 pages long, and it was translated from German by Agathoklis Azelis.
