The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II

The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II

Lord Cochrane's Arrival in Greece.His Account of Hydra and Poros.The Congratulations offered to him.Visits from Tombazes, Mavrocordatos, and Miaoulis.Letters from the National Assembly and other Public Bodies and Leading Men.The Divisions in Greece.The French or Moreot, and English or Phanariot Factions.Lord Cochrane's Relations with them.The Visit of Kolokotrones and other Deputies from the National Assembly.Lord Cochrane's Efforts to procure Unanimity.Sir Richard Church.Lord Cochrane's Commission as First Admiral.The National Assembly at Troezene.The Election of Capodistrias as PresidentLord Cochrane's Oath-taking.His Advice to the National Assembly and Proclamation to the Greeks The Siege of AthensThe Defenders of the Acropolis.The Efforts of Gordon and Karaskakes.Lord Cochrane's Plan for Cutting off the Turkish Supplies.The Arguments by which he was induced to proceed instead to the Phalerum.His Arrival there.His other Arrangements for Serving Greece.His First Meeting with Karaskakes.The Condition of the Greek Camp.Lord Cochrane's Position.His Efforts to give Immediate Relief to the Acropolis, and the Obstacles raised by the Greeks.Karaskakes's Delays, and General Church's Difficulties.The Convent of Saint Spiridion.The Battle of Phalerum.The Capture of Saint Spiridion.The Massacre of the Turks, and its Consequences.Lord Cochrane's renewed Efforts to Save the Acropolis.The Death of Karaskakes.The March to the Acropolis.Its Failure through the Perversity of the Greeks.The Battle of Athens.The Fall of the Acropolis ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 26067
Author: Bourne, H. R. Fox (Henry Richard Fox)
Release Date: Jul 15, 2008
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Contributor (Author): Dundonald, Thomas Barnes Cochrane, Earl of, 1814-1885