The Balkans: From Constantinople To Communism
by D. Hupchick
2021-01-14 03:29:10
The Balkans: From Constantinople To Communism
by D. Hupchick
2021-01-14 03:29:10
The tragedies of Bosnia and Kosovo are often explained away as the unchangeable legacy of ''centuries-old hatreds''. In this richly detailed, expertly balanced chronicle of the Balkans across fifteen centuries, Hupchick sets a complicated record stra...
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The tragedies of Bosnia and Kosovo are often explained away as the unchangeable legacy of ''centuries-old hatreds''. In this richly detailed, expertly balanced chronicle of the Balkans across fifteen centuries, Hupchick sets a complicated record straight. Organized around the three great civilizations of the region - Western European, Orthodox Christian and Muslim - this is a much-needed guide to the political, social, cultural and religious threads of Balkan history, with a clear, convincing account of the reasons for nationalist violence and terror.
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