Title: The Balkans: Nationalism, War, and the Great Powers, 1804–1999
Author: Misha Glenny
Language: English
Condition: Pre-loved, Very Good
Binding: Hardcover
Genre: History / Geopolitics / European Studies
Book Description:
In this masterfully written and deeply researched narrative, Misha Glenny unravels the complex and often tragic history of the Balkans—a region marked by centuries of ethnic conflict, shifting alliances, imperial domination, and nationalist awakenings.
From the early 19th century uprisings against Ottoman rule to the disintegration of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo crisis, The Balkans offers an authoritative and balanced account of the events and power struggles that shaped southeastern Europe.
Glenny’s journalistic insight and historical analysis make this book an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern-day conflicts and the intricate legacy of great power interference.
Category:
Non-Fiction → History → European / Balkan Peninsula
Recommended For:
✔ Students and scholars of international relations and history
✔ Readers interested in understanding ethnic conflict and nationalism
✔ Those exploring the origins of war and peace in modern Europe
Additional Info:
Edition: Hardcover (with dust jacket)
Pages: approx. 726
Condition: Pre-owned, clean pages and strong binding
💬 Insightful Line:
"History in the Balkans is rarely about the past. It is about the future." — Misha Glenny
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