This is a powerful book for those who have been following the conflict over the Macedonian Question. It describes events in Ottoman Macedonia at the beginning of the 20th century and sheds some light on what followed when part of the Macedonian territory was annexed by Greece after the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913.
This book is must reading for Macedonians and Greeks witnessing the hatred promoted by Greek officials, who manipulate Greek public opinion and turn the populace against the Macedonian minority within its borders.
The author shows how Greek nationalism is founded on lies. He illustrates how facts have been distorted during the construction of the Greek national mythology. Mr. Lithoksoou unmasks the Greek "heroes" such as Pavlos Melas and Bishop Germanos Karavangelis.
Despite the denials, it is clear the bloody events of the near past were deliberately directed against the Macedonian civilian population.
The author uses original source material from those who took an active role in the events and intrigues of Ottoman Macedonia just prior to its partitioning.
We recommend you purchase a copy of this book and give it to your Greek speaking friends to help them understand what has happened to Macedonia and the Macedonian people.
The book includes an ethnographic map of the period.
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