One century after Greece's military involvement in Asia Minor —and defying numerous robust historical works on the Asia Minor Catastrophe— a one-sided and biased image continues to prevail in the Greek public opinion, one that has been imposed for decades by political circumstances and personal agendas, an image that historical research has now fully revised.

The new book by Kostas M. Stamatopoulos, utilizing both domestic and international literature, seeks to provide concise answers to fundamental issues of the Asia Minor situation, aiming to contribute to a sober contemplation of the shocking events it addresses, free from emotional charge and biased confrontations.

To what extent did objective conditions justify Greece's involvement in Asia Minor? What were the consequences for Greece from the clash of imperial powers in Asia Minor? What are the responsibilities of Eleftherios Venizelos in key decisions, and what is the other side of his diplomatic successes? Was there indeed a change in direction regarding the Asia Minor Issue in Greek government policy, as well as in the stance of the Powers towards Greece, after the elections of November 1920? What was the role of King Constantine and what is the extent of responsibility of the anti-Venizelist government in the outcome of the tragedy?