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Forbes, Nevill, 1883-1929 |
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Hogarth, D. G. (David George), 1862-1927 |
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Mitrany, David, 1888-1975 |
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Toynbee, Arnold, 1889-1975 |
| Title |
The Balkans: A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Andy Schmitt and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Balkans: A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey" by Nevill Forbes et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the complex histories of the Balkan nations mentioned in the title, exploring their interactions, conflicts, and cultural developments throughout various significant periods. It likely emphasizes the intertwined destinies of these nations within the context of the larger political and social landscape of the Balkans. The opening of the book presents a preface that outlines the individual contributions of the authors to the volume, acknowledging their separated efforts and time constraints. This section describes the tumultuous relationships and historical legacies of the Balkan peoples, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of their past as it has shaped contemporary dynamics. Additionally, the first chapter introduces the geographical context of the Balkan Peninsula, highlighting the diversity of ethnic groups, especially the Slavs, and outlines the historical trajectory of invasions and settlements that have characterized the region up to the point of Bulgarian and Serbian dominance. This provides a foundational understanding for the subsequent exploration of the intricate histories that would follow in the detailed chapters of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
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| Subject |
Balkan Peninsula -- History
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| Subject |
Eastern question (Balkan)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11716 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 27, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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