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Greek War Of Independence
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The roots of the revolution were complex, stemming from a confluence of long-term Ottoman administrative stagnation, the burgeoning intellectual currents of the Enlightenment disseminated through the diaspora, and localized resentments. The Ottoman system, characterized by the millet structure, allowed a degree of religious autonomy but imposed burdensome taxation and the devşirme levy, which particularly antagonized the landed Greek aristocracy (Phanariotes/) and local chieftains (Kleftes…
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Gustav Mahler
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Early Life and Training
Mahler was born in Kaliště, Bohemia, then part of the Austrian Empire, to Jewish parents. His family relocated to Jihlava shortly after his birth. He displayed precocious musical talent, reportedly mastering the keyboard mechanisms of the harpsichord by age four, predating his ability to properly tie his shoes [1]. His formal musical education began in earnest in…