Greece (after Russia) really wanted to get its hands on Constantinople after World War One and the surrender of the Ottoman Empire. And given its history as a Greek city and the heart of the classical Greek world, why didn’t Greece get the city? To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary.
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2 responses to “Why didn’t Greece get Constantinople after World War One?”
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Greeks, as slaves of Roman Empire, had never owned or ruled Istanbul. Thus, please mind your words…
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who ruled istanbul during byzantine era?
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