This book, based on extensive research into the personal archives of Greek politicians, the press of the time, as well as British and American government records, emphasizes that the rise of K. Karamanlis to power in October 1955 was not an isolated political event.

It was the culmination and resolution of a broader political crisis that marked the transition of the country from the first to the second post-war/civil war era. This multifaceted process was related to the shaping of the political scene and the evolution of political forces, the course of the economy, and the ideological orientations of public opinion.

Furthermore, after the departure of prominent figures from the first post-war era, such as General Plastiras and Marshal Papagos, Karamanlis' rise to power also led to the emergence of a new generation of politicians who, under his leadership, were destined to dominate the political life for decades.

Finally, the available evidence debunks the theory that Karamanlis' premiership was the result of some "conspiracy" or "intervention" by the Western Great Powers, the USA or Britain, in the Greek political scene.