 ... Kolokotrones, the Executive, in October, 1823, had left Salamis for Nauplia. The Senate, unwilling to shut themselves up in a fortress, where they would be at the mercy of the military chieftain, moved to Argos. The position is thus summed up by Gordon...  History of the Greek Revolution - Page 70by Thomas Gordon - 1832Full view - About this book
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