What were the political views of the romantic poet Lord Byron? What did he write about the revolutions that shook Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries? What did he believe about the Greeks and how critical was his contribution to the success of the Greek Revolution? Where does myth end and historical reality begin?

These are some of the questions that the book by Ioannis Chountis attempts to answer. Combining scientific research with a flowing narrative, this work is aimed both at those who already know about the poet and wish to delve deeper, as well as those who desire a broad introduction to the topic.

Thus, it serves as a contribution to modern Greek and European history. Ultimately, who was Lord Byron really, and why do his life and actions signify so much for Europe and Greece to this day?