#karaiskakis

The second episode of the tv documetary Heroes Of 1821 dedicated to Karaiskakis, who is played by the Greek actor Argyris Pantazaras.

I was really impressed by the quality of the directing, the historically accurate costumes and the solid acting in the documentary!

I might know a few things about archaelogy, but I can't say the same when it comes to (modern) history... So, here's what this documemtary taught me about Karaiskakis, one of the greatest heroes of the Greek Revolution:

Karaiskakis was one of the most interesting figures of the Greek Revolution not only thanks to his bravery and his strategic skills, but also because of the transformation he went through; he begun as a illegitimate child and endured many hardships, which include both the social discrimination and the harsh life in the mountains as a kleft.

The harsh life in the mountains damaged his health. His desease was one of the causes that lead to his death, which makes me think how important it was to be in good health in order to survive back in those violent times.

Greeks have a history of disputes among them -or so the rumor says. However, Karaiskakis decided to apologise to the politicians and to Kolokotronis, with whom he had argued, acknowledging that it wasn't only their fault, but his, too. He realized that only if they were united, could they succeed.

Facts show that the interference of the Great Powers in the Greek Revolution hadn't always positive results, especially when the Europeans didn't take into consideration the way the greek rebels had used to fight and their advice.

*clefts: greek military groups who lived as outlaws in the mountains and formed a resistanse against the Turks.

Please note that my only source is this documentary. If you wish to say your opinion, feel free to do it, on condition that you express it kindly and with scientific proof.

Here's the documentary: