The Dundonald, Thomas Barnes Cochrane, Earl of 1814-1885 creator Bourne, H. R. Fox (Henry Richard Fox) 1837-1909 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II" by Dundonald et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text chronicles the significant events of Lord Cochrane’s life, focusing extensively on his naval career and contributions to the Greek War of Independence in the 1820s. The volume captures his efforts and challenges as he navigates the political and military landscape of Greece during a tumultuous period marked by factionalism and struggle against Ottoman rule. The opening of the volume introduces Lord Cochrane's arrival in Greece in March 1827, detailing his observations of the islands of Hydra and Poros, which were pivotal in the Greek revolt against Turkish domination. As he engages with various Greek leaders, he quickly becomes embroiled in the internal conflicts between factions vying for power, leaving him to navigate these treacherous political waters while aiming for unity and strategic action against the Turks. Cochrane's dedication to the cause is evident as he addresses the need for prompt military action, illustrating both his commitment to Greek independence and the complex dynamics of leadership amidst chaos and rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-07-15 Stefan Cramme, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography Dundonald, Thomas Cochrane, Earl of, 1775-1860 Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century DA Original publication data not identified 04033691 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26067 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26067 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133610.0 26067