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Baron Johann Georg von Hahn to George Finlay. Syra, 14 April 1863. Thanks George Finlay for his letter and shares his views on the miserable condition of Greece. Compares the condition of the Albanians, Serbs, and Bulgarians, 'half barbarians'. Divisions determined by religion rather than nationality. Nature of Turkish rule and strength of Roman and Byzantine traditions. Importance of Constantinople as a cultural centre. Reasons for maintaining the status quo in Turkey. Proposed journey to the rivers Drin and Vardar. In Gothic script. |
