The Balkans : nationalism, war, and the Great Powers, 1804-1999 /

Glenny, Misha

The Balkans : nationalism, war, and the Great Powers, 1804-1999 / Misha Glenny. - Published in Penguin Books 2001 - New York : Viking ; 2000 - xxvi, 726 pages : maps ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [687]-700) and index.

A survey of two centuries of history, by Britain's commentator on the Balkans, Misha Glenny. It offers general readers a single narrative that explains the background to the terrible events on their television screens and provides insights into the roots of the region's reputation for violence. It also explores the origins of modern Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Bulgaria and Albania.

0670853380 9780140233773

99089564


Nationalism--Balkan Peninsula.


Balkan Peninsula--Politics and government--19th century.
Balkan Peninsula--Politics and government--20th century.

DR43 / .G58 2000

949.6/028