Was he a sculptor of History, a reformer, an elevating figure, a modernizer? Or perhaps a demolisher, a dismantler, a bulldozer? A detonator of the vital forces of the nation or a nourisher of the lowest instincts of the people? In any case... No matter which stone you lifted during those years, you would find him underneath. Ever-present even in his absence. A singular divisive cut that –almost– annulled all others.

A man-myth, a legend to some, a nightmarish figure for others, he indelibly marked the collective unconscious of the Greeks and will remain, perhaps eternally, a living history. Great, small, "Saint," "Lucifer," both hated and adored... Eleftherios Venizelos... A timeless mystery, which Professor Thanassis Diamantopoulos attempts to decode, with exhaustive research of sources and data.

“He poses and answers the crossing questions of the philosophy of History.” Evangelos Venizelos “This may emerge as an opus magnum for the most significant political figure... This work will likely be read and discussed more than any other. Diamantopoulos writes provocatively, attractively, and iconoclastically. Our collective historical self-awareness owes much more to him than he even imagines.” Panos Lazaratos

“Magnum opus of this prolific author and academic... The events are described with clarity and objectivity.” Christos Rozakis “Magnum opus... It will monopolize the interest of the historical and political community for a long time.” Thanassis Christou