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The Greek Revolution of 1821 was an important military, social and political event. At the same time, though, it was a major intellectual event. How was the Greek state born through the havoc of the battles? Production: COSMOTE TV
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3 episodes • 2000
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Revolution | Feb 9, 2000 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Golden Age | Feb 9, 2000 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Empire of the Mind | Feb 9, 2000 | 0.0 |