Greece and the Allies 1914-1922

Greece and the Allies 1914-1922 by G. F. Abbott delivers a vivid, authoritative account of Greece’s turbulent passage through World War I and the volatile years that followed. Abbott untangles the tangled web of diplomacy, intrigue, and national rivalry that turned Greece into a battleground of Great Power politics, examining the clash between Eleftherios Venizelos and King Constantine, Greece’s uneasy relations with Serbia, and the nation’s shifting stance between the Central Powers and the Entente. Blending political analysis with narrative force, Abbott traces how British and French strategic interests in the Eastern Mediterranean, disputed plans such as the Dardanelles expedition, and press campaigns shaped diplomatic decisions and military outcomes. The book situates Greece’s internal struggles within the wider context of wartime alliances and the postwar settlement, shedding light on the origins of the region’s later conflicts without sensationalizing events. Ideal for listeners of history, politics, and war stories, this audiobook offers students, historians, and curious general readers a concise, contemporary perspective on a pivotal decade in Balkan and Mediterranean history. Listen to understand how domestic politics and Great Power rivalry remade the map of the Near East.