A Microsymposium on
“Revolutions of National Independence and the Birth of the Nation-State during the 18th and 19th Centuries”
as part of the 19th Annual International Conference on Mediterranean Studies
30-31 March & 1-2 April 2026, Athens, Greece
The Athens Institute, on the occasion of the national anniversary of the Greek revolution against the Ottomans aiming to establish an independent state, is organizing its a Microsymposium on “Revolutions of National Independence and the Birth of the Nation-State during the 18th and 19th Centuries” as part of the 19th Annual International Conference on Mediterranean Studies, 30-31 March & 1-2 April 2026, Athens, Greece.
The event will explore the political, social, and cultural dimensions of the struggles for independence that reshaped the concepts of sovereignty, citizenship, and identity on a global scale.
Topics
- The Greek War of Independence and the rise of Balkan national movements (Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria)
- The American Revolution (United States) and the shaping of republican ideals
- The French Revolution and its transnational impact
- The Latin American wars of independence (Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, and others)
Call for Participation
Presentation:
Please submit an abstract (email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 17 February 2026 to Dr. David Philip Wick, Director, Arts, Humanities and Education Division, Athens Institute & Retired Professor of History, Gordon College, USA.