The library encompasses a diverse array of books spanning various subjects, notably history, politics and shipping, as well as a selection of literary works. The predominant language within the collection is French. Acquired by the Aikaterinis Laskaridis Foundation in 2016, the library is accompanied by a personal archive.
The library of Periklis Argyropoulos
Content
Number of items: 441
Biography
Pericles Argyropoulos (1871-1953) was a distinguished rear admiral, politician and diplomat. Notably, during the First Balkan War, he commanded the torpedo boat 14, instrumental in torpedoing the Turkish gunboat “Trebizond” in the bay of Ayvali. Engaging in politics from 1909 onwards, Argyropoulos held significant roles such as Minister of Transport in the Zaimis government of 1917 and again in 1926 under the Athanasios Eutaxias government. Subsequently, during the tenure of I. Metaxas’s government, he assumed the post of ambassador to Madrid. Among his written works are “The Naval Program of Greece” (1905) and “Greeks and the Sea” (1909). Additionally, his posthumously published “Memories,” drawn from his personal diary, offer valuable insights into his life and experiences.