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Balkan Ghosts a Journey Through History

by Robert D Kaplan

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From the assassination that set off World War I to the ethnic warfare sweeping Bosnia and Croatia, the Balkans have been the crucible of the 20th century--the place where terrorism and genocide were first practiced as tools of policy. This enthralling political travelogue helps us understand that region's anguish. 16 pages of photos.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [289]-296) and index.
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Table of Contents

Yugoslavia: historical overtures — Romania: Latin passion play — Bulgaria: tales from Communist Byzantium — Greece: Western mistress, Eastern bride.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780679749813
Subtitle:
A Journey Through History
Author:
Kaplan, Robert D.
Publisher:
Vintage Books USA
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Description and travel
Subject:
Geography
Subject:
History
Subject:
Europe - General
Subject:
Europe - Eastern
Subject:
Travel and travel guides
Subject:
Eastern Europe
Subject:
Balkan peninsula
Subject:
Balkan Peninsula History.
Subject:
Eastern Europe - General
Copyright:
c199
Edition Description:
1st Vintage departures ed.
Series:
Vintage Departures
Series Volume:
PC-7014
Publication Date:
March 1994
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
8.04x5.20x.76 in. .73 lbs.
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