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The Balkans: From Constantinople To Communism
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The Very Name Of The Balkans May Conjure Up Images Of Otherness, Springing As It Does From A Colloquial Turkish Word For Mountain. The Mystery And Otherness Inherent In That Word May Explain Why The Balkans Has Long Been A Misunderstood Region In The Western Mind. Some Have Seen It As The Spawning Place Of The Byzantine Empire While Others See It As One Of The Places Where Islam Took Hold And Flourished.The Violent Chaos And Human Tragedies In Bosnia And Kosovo Brought The Ongoing Tragedies Of The Balkans Into The Spotlight, Allowing Commentators To Talk About Centuriesold Religious And Ethnic Hatreds, The Legacy Of Islamic Ottoman Domination, Communist Dictatorial Traditions, 'New' Nationalism, And Economic Inequalities As Sources Of The Conflict. In Reality, How Effective Are Any Of These Statements In Determining The Roots Of The Region'S Problems?In The Balkans: From Constantinople To Communism, Dennis Hupchick Dispels These Commentaries As Either Inaccurate Or Misleading As He Takes The Reader On A Historical Journey Through The Varied Cultural Evolutions Of The Balkans From Antiquity Through The Collapse Of Communism. Hupchick Looks At The Arrival Of The Avars, Slavs And Bulgars In The Sixth And Seventh Centuries; The Rise Of Slavic Orthodox Serbia In The Fourteenth Century; The Conquest Of The Balkans By The Ottoman Turks; The Impact Of The Crimean And World Wars; The Rise And Fall Of Communist Domination; And The Uncertainties And Tragedies Of The Postcommunist Period. Throughout, Hupchick Takes Into Account The Cultural Complexities Of The Region And Clearly Explains Them For Western Readers.For The Way In Which It Demystifies History For Western Readers, The Balkans: From Constantinople To Communism Is The New Standard Against Which All Other Histories Of The Region Will Be Judged.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Balkans: From Constantinople to Communism'? A: The book chronicles the complex history of the Balkans over fifteen centuries, highlighting the interplay of Western European, Orthodox Christian, and Muslim civilizations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Balkans: From Constantinople to Communism' is Dennis Hupchick.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 5, 2004.
- Q: What is the condition of the book offered for sale? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Balkans: From Constantinople to Communism' have? A: The book contains 512 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the political, social, cultural, and religious aspects of Balkan history, as well as the reasons behind nationalist violence and terror.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it provides a detailed and balanced account of Balkan history, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in the 2002 edition.
- Q: Where can I find more information about the book's content? A: Additional information can typically be found in the book's description, reviews, and academic resources discussing Balkan history.