The Balkans
Subtitle: revolution, war, and political violence since 1878
By: Mark Biondich
Series: Zones of violence; Zones of violence
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780199299058
Subjects: Politics and government; Political violence; Aufstand; Krieg; Nationalismus; History
Description: "The Balkans has long been a place of encounter among different peoples, religions, and civilizations, resulting in a rich cultural tapestry and mosaic of nationalities. But it has also been burdened by a traumatic post-colonial experience. The transition from traditional multi-national empires to modern nation-states has been accompanied by large-scale political violence that has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and the permanent displacement of millions more. Mark Biondich examines the origins of these conflicts, while treating the region as an integral part of modern European history, shaped by much the same forces and intellectual impulses as other parts of Europe. It reminds us that political violence and ethnic cleansing have scarcely been unique to the Balkans."--Front flap.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [343]-371) and index.