This book is a continuation of the one titled "1915: The National Schism" and covers the period of the Interwar period, until 1940.

Despite the Asia Minor Catastrophe, the Schism was not overcome. It continued mainly as a crisis of national integration, now within the boundaries of the state, with three fronts of conflict: between refugees and natives, between Greek Orthodox and national or religious minorities, between New Lands and Old Greece. It also continued as a kind of religious schism between the followers of Venizelos and those of the deceased king Constantine. It continued to have class dimensions, but with significant rearrangements. Finally, the National Schism as a civil war was rekindled by the execution of the Six and resurfaced with the Movement of 1935.

The book refutes the image of stagnation that is cultivated today. The Neo-Hellenes and their state were not "always like this," as is often said. There were moments, even outside of wars, when they proved capable of great achievements, fully exploiting foreign loans and assistance. The book also refutes the impression of "cyclical" nature that is cultivated today. It is timely to highlight the impasses that arise in the decline of charismatic leadership, after the "miracles" achieved at its peak.