Table of Contents

Introduction: The Spark of the Greek Fire
1. Americans, Greeks, and Ottomans Before 1821
2. European Philhellenism Crosses the Atlantic
3. Philhellenism Joins with American Benevolence
4. Philhellenes Clash with American Commerce
5. Abolitionism, Reform, and Philhellenic Rhetoric
Conclusion: The Legacy of American Philhellenism

About the Author

Maureen Connors Santelli is an Associate Professor of History at Northern Virginia Community College. Follow her on X @MECSantelli.

Reviews

Highly recommended.
*Choice*

It is a testament to the range of The Greek Fire that Santelli extends her analysis beyond the transnational story of the reception of the Greek rebellion in America to consider the trans-imperial and geopolitical dimensions of this episode. Santelli, in particular, should be applauded for linking the reception of the Greek revolution in the United States to its quest for commercial expansion in the Near East.
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