The Balkan Wars (Paperback, Export Ed)

A sweeping history of the Balkans that probes the ancient roots of the genocidal passions in modern Europe's most volatile region. Andre Gerolymatos explores how ancient events engendered cultural myths that evolved over time, gaining strength in the collective consciousnesses of Orthodox Christians and Muslims alike. In colourful detail, we meet the key figures that instigated and perpetuated these myths - assassin/heroes such as Milos Obolic and Gavrilo Princip and warlords such as Ali Pasha. This lively survey of centuries of strife puts the modern conflicts in Bosnia and Kosovo into historical context, and provides an account of the origins of ethnic hatred and warmongering in this turbulent land.

General

Imprint:	BasicBooks
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2003
First published:	February 2003
Authors:	Andre Gerolymatos
Dimensions:	226 x 153 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	320
Edition:	Export Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-465-02732-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > General Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > History > European history > General
LSN:	0-465-02732-6
Barcode:	9780465027323

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