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In the mid of 1810, peoples lives in Europe was in turbulence, with social and national concerns being raised throughout the Continent. On the other hand, conservative and monarch powers who had the control, were determined to hold their power, by any means. It was common practice at the time for restless spirits, to organize in mystic clubs, in order to spread their ideas. Greeks were already influenced by the ideas of Enlightenment and trade, so it was no surprise they started forming their own Secret Societies.
Amongst others, the most successful Greek Secret Society, was named Filiki Eteria and was founded by three Greek merchants, at Odessa in 1814, Tsakalof, Xanthos and Skoufas, pointing prince Alexander Ypsilantis, for their leader.
The organizational contribution of Filiki Eteria for the Greek Independence was fundamental. They succeeded startling the Ottoman command, creating a legacy for the Greeks, since they managed to move the wheels of History, by arousing a nation, against an empire.
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00:15 Framing the era
01:11 European Secret Societies
02:38 Greek Secret Societies
04:03 Filiki Eteria
08:07 Actions for the beginning of the Greek Revolution
10:06 Epilogue