This book on Ioannis Kapodistrias presents in detail the great Greek hermit politician, the creator of the new Greek state, as a leader, as a governor, as a diplomat, and as a man.

The greatness of the man is highlighted by what he implemented as governor, declaring: "As long as my private income is enough for me to live, I refuse to touch even a penny of the public money, while I find myself amidst ruins and people sunk in the utmost poverty."

He was the first governor of Greece!