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Balkan Ghosts

A Journey Through History

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Balkan Ghosts

By: Robert D. Kaplan
Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
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From the assassination that triggered World War I to the ethnic warfare in Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia, the Balkans have been the crucible of the 20th century, the place where terrorism and genocide first became tools of policy. Chosen as one of the Best Books of the Year by the New York Times, and greeted with critical acclaim as "the most insightful and timely work on the Balkans to date" (The Boston Globe), Kaplan's prescient, enthralling, and often chilling political travelogue is already a modern classic.

This new edition of Balkan Ghosts includes six opinion pieces written by Robert Kaplan about the Balkans between 1996 and 2000 beginning just after the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords and ending after the conclusion of the Kosovo War, with the removal of Slobodan Milosevic from power.

©1993, 1996, 2005 Robert D. Kaplan (P)2020 Tantor 20th Century Eastern Europe Military Modern War Soviet Union Middle East Russia Self-Determination Middle Ages Imperialism Iran Socialism Serbian History Indian Ocean
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I liked the insights given. The movement through various nations felt a bit jumbled. But overall I appreciated the work done in research and visitation.

A good feel for the history

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Not always pleasant to listen to, often times disturbing, but an incredibly detailed account of the history and motivations of the people in the region. Kaplan's account is well-researched and thorough. If you want to understand the people in this region, this book is highly recommended

Brilliant Definitive account of Balkan history

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