“ΙστορΙΙΕς του ΙΙΕ” new podcast: The Phanariots and their libraries in South-eastern Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries

In this podcast, Kostas Sarris, Associate Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the Phanariots and their libraries during the 17^th and 18^th centuries. What is the role of libraries for the Neohellenic Enlightenment? Why are libraries formed? Who was Alexandros Mavrokordatos ho ex aporreton? What was his role in the Ottoman administration? How and why did he create his own private collection of books? What kind of books did his library contain? How did he obtain his books? Ηow and why did Nikolaos Mavrokordatos, the son of Alexandros, become Prince of Wallachia and Moldavia?

For further information on modern Greek libraries, please visit the website of Kostas Sarris’ research interests: Geographies of the Western books in modern Greek libraries

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