About this season
How did Greeks managed to coordinate their liberation struggle? A docudrama series that brings to life the Assemblies and the Constitutions that framed the Greek Revolution of 1821.
Episodes (4)
1. The Pre-Revolutionary Meetings
Aired 7 March 2021 • 46 min
In February 1821, the Greek mainland was already in a revolutionary turmoil. So, warlords, Christian notables and clergymen called the first secret meetings to organize and set the starting date of the Revolution.
2. The First Revolutionary Assemblies
Aired 14 March 2021 • 46 min
In the first assemblies after the start of the Revolution, Greeks organized a kind of local governments to better coordinate the Struggle. But it soon became clear that a central political administration was needed.
3. The First National Assemblies
Aired 21 March 2021 • 46 min
In the first three years of the Struggle, two National Assemblies took place, the first two Constitutions were voted and Korinthos was named the state’s capital. But, along also came the first conflicts over power...
4. The 3rd and 4th National Assemblies
Aired 28 March 2021 • 46 min
As civil wars continued and military operations were in a critical point, two new National Assemblies were organized in 1827 and 1829, respectively. In these, the foundations for the running of the state were laid.