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100 1 _aDundonald, Thomas Barnes Cochrane, Earl of,
_d1814-1885
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-15
508 _aStefan Cramme, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdmirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aDundonald, Thomas Cochrane, Earl of, 1775-1860
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century
700 1 _aBourne, H. R. Fox
_q(Henry Richard Fox),
_d1837-1909
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26067
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