Women in the Greek war of Independence: the vision of the Philhellenes (1821-1829)
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TexteLangue : français Détails de publication : 2021.
Sujet(s) : Ressources en ligne : Abrégé : The faith of European Philhellenes in the legitimacy of the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire led them to circulate very contrasted images of Greek women. On the one hand, the extreme violence directed at women (particularly enslavement) aroused compassion for them and indignation against the Turks. On the other hand, women’s participation in combat – often described as heroic – was admired and helped to rekindle enthusiasm for their cause. Nevertheless, they were shocked by the unexpected state of submissiveness and ignorance which they witnessed Greek women experiencing in their everyday life.
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The faith of European Philhellenes in the legitimacy of the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire led them to circulate very contrasted images of Greek women. On the one hand, the extreme violence directed at women (particularly enslavement) aroused compassion for them and indignation against the Turks. On the other hand, women’s participation in combat – often described as heroic – was admired and helped to rekindle enthusiasm for their cause. Nevertheless, they were shocked by the unexpected state of submissiveness and ignorance which they witnessed Greek women experiencing in their everyday life.
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