1921-1924: Bagnani’s Travels and the Burning of Smyrna
Gilbert Bagnani sailed into Greece December 5, 1921, about one [...]
Dec. 5, 1921
The image accompanying this chapter portrays Gilbert Bagnani as an [...]
Dec. 12, 1921
Gilbert Bagnani was pleasantly surprised and favourably impressed with his [...]
Dec. 12, 1921: Gilbert as Social Climber
In his letters it is clear that Gilbert Bagnani was [...]
Dec. 19, 1921: A Royal Celebration
Like Winston Churchill after World War II, Greek Prime Minister [...]
Dec. 20, 1921: The Venizelist Opposition
It isn’t clear how Gilbert managed to receive an invitation [...]
Dec. 21, 1921: Assassination Attempt
Admiral Paul Koundouriotis was a prominent Venizelist who had briefly [...]
Dec. 22, 1921: A Tragic Family
At Lady Law’s Gilbert met Mme Baltazzi, the wife of [...]
Dec. 25, 1921: Western Christmas
Gilbert sent flowers to the Serpieri’s for Christmas since they [...]
Dec. 26, 1921: An Archaeologist on a Mission
Francis Demetrios Kalopothakes, whom Gilbert in his letters nicknamed the [...]
Dec. 28, 1921: The Director Arrives
The three students at the Italian School went down to [...]
Friday 30 December 1921 William Miller
One of the most influential men in young Gilbert’s life [...]