We know a lot about Ancient Greece from several millennia ago, but not much at all about the last few centuries. Or did you know that 200 years ago, in 1821, the Greek population embarked on an eight year war path to successfully rid themselves of Ottoman rule? To mark the occasion Jo Gerk will investigate the background, causes, events and outcome of this revolution in a new 2-week short course.

This course will be delivered both face-to-face at WEA Sydney and online via the online platform Zoom simultaneously. Enrolling students need to ensure they have an email, a reliable internet connection, microphone/speakers and access to a tablet, smartphone or computer if they are attending via Zoom or have read the current COVID-19 Safety Guidance that WEA Sydney has put in place before enrolling into the face-to-face class.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Historical Backround
• What triggered the revolution outbreak?
• Revolutionary developments 1821-1825
• Revolutionary developments 1825-1829
• Outcome & Legacy
  
  

PLANNED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe the reasons for the revolution to occur.
2. Name some of the most important revolutionary events.
3. Explain why the outcome differed from the initial expectations.