Philhellenes Essays

  • The Greek Struggle for Independence

    1002 Words  | 3 Pages

    without the help of their allies, who were mainly the French, Russia, and Great Britain. The philhellenes, or Greece-loving people, in those countries would rally support for Greece, and their revolution was a success because of their support. Greece would not have been able to attain their independence if not for the help of the various influential philhellenes in Great Britain. One of the biggest philhellenes was Lord Byron, an English poet in the 1800s. His book the Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage, originally

  • Ancient Greek Influence On American Culture

    849 Words  | 2 Pages

    I have always been fascinated by Greek culture, as I love Greek mythology. I wouldn’t describe myself as a Philhellene, which is essentially an individual who loves Greeks and everything Greek, but I would undoubtedly enjoy learning more about the culture of Greece. I have always read and heard about Greek culture being the foundation of Western civilization and this is probably why it has such a great influence on our very own culture. The extent of how similar American and Greek cultures are amazes

  • The Impact of Lord Byron on the World

    1884 Words  | 4 Pages

    Since the beginning of time itself, there have been many different individuals who have significantly impacted the world. These impacts on the world can have a range, but are not limited to categories such as science, mathematics, literature, politics, music, athletics and much more. However, of all things, among those categories, one of the most significant impacts on the world, comes from none other than that of literature. The achievements of literature have been known to strike deeper into the