Triumph against the odds: the 1821 Greek Revolution
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What Did the European Powers Do That Turned the Tide?
Public opinion was never galvanized by the cause of the columbians. People remained largely impervious to the plight of the serbs. Their sensibilities were touched by the idea that the ancient greeks had risen again and were fight for freedom. I think shelley believed this. Think it was the fundamental presupposition for it. So th europe is imagining this ancient greece coming back to life, and that's driving them into action.
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