Constantine: A Tale Of Greece Under King Otho

by George Horton

"" A Tale of Greece Under King Otho"" is a historical fiction novel written by George Horton. The story is set in Greece during the reign of King Otho, and follows the life of a young Greek boy named Constantine. The book explores the political and social climate of Greece during this time period, as well as the tensions between the Greeks and the ruling Bavarian monarchy. Constantine is a bright and ambitious young boy who dreams of one day becoming a great leader for his people. He is deeply committed to the cause of Greek independence and spends much of his time studying the history of Greece and the strategies of its great leaders. As he grows older, Constantine becomes more involved in the political struggles of his country, and works tirelessly to help his people achieve their freedom.Along the way, Constantine encounters a number of colorful characters, including a wise old monk, a beautiful princess, and a cunning Bavarian governor. He also experiences many hardships and setbacks, including the loss of loved ones and the betrayal of trusted allies. Through it all, however, he remains steadfast in his commitment to his people and his cause."" A Tale of Greece Under King Otho"" is a gripping and inspiring story that will appeal to anyone interested in Greek history, politics, and culture. It is also a powerful reminder of the importance of courage, determination, and perseverance in the face of adversity.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

240 pages, Hardcover

Published August 29, 2007

About the author

George Horton (1859–1942) was a member of the United States diplomatic corps who held several consular offices in Greece and the Ottoman Empire between 1893 and 1924. During two periods he was the U.S. Consul or Consul General at Smyrna (known as Izmir, Turkey today), 1911–1917 and 1919-1922. The first ended when the U.S. entered World War I and diplomatic relations with the Ottoman Empire were terminated. The second covered Greek administration of the city during the Greco-Turkish War. The Greek administration of Smyrna was appointed by the Allied Powers following Turkey's defeat in World War I and the seizure of Smyrna.

Today Horton is best remembered for The Blight of Asia, his 1926 book about the events, notably the systematic ethnic cleansing of the Christian population, leading up to and during the Great Fire of Smyrna. He briefly summarizes events from 1822 to 1909 and covers in more detail, with eye-witness accounts, events from 1909 to 1922. The title refers to what he considered the abominable behavior of the Ottoman Turks. Horton, in his book records his personal memoirs from life in modern-day-Turkey, while the events he describes are focused on that particular region, and that particular time. The book has been criticised as anti-Turkish by a number of scholars and Horton himself accused of bias against Turks and Muslims.