The Balkans Since 1453 - Softcover

Stavrianos, Leften Stavros

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814797660 ISBN 13: 9780814797662

Publisher: New York Univ Pr, 2000

Synopsis

With a new introduction by TRAIAN STOIANOVICH

A monumental work of scholarship, The Balkans Since 1453 stands as one of the great accomplishments of European historiography. Long out of print, Stavrianos' opus both synthesizes the existing literature of Balkan studies since World War I and demonstrates the centrality of the Balkans to both European and world history, a centrality painfully apparent in recent years.

At last, the cornerstone book for every student of Balkan history, culture and politics is now available once again.

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Review:

'It is a pleasure to see the reissue of L.S. Stavrianos' The Balkans Since 1453. This monumental book, first published in 1958, has served as an eminently useful corrective against all sorts of imbalance and partiality, that have hindered the study of the subject, [and entirely deserves the praise lavished on it over the past 40 years]. It remains to this day a towering achievement, and a masterly work of synthesis. Its reappearance in the bookshops was long overdue, and the publisher deserves credit not least for offering a nicely produced paperback edition. [A...] Stavrianos has woven a rich and colourful tapestry made of many different threads, and gives full weight to the internal and external forces that shaped the history of the Balkans over 500 years.' --Dimitris Livanios, Anglo-Hellenic Review

Synopsis:

A synthesis of existing literature on Balkans history since World War I, focusing on culture, history and politics of the Balkan state. The book aims to demon strate the centrality of the Balkans to both European and world history.

About this edition

• Publisher: New York Univ Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0814797660
• ISBN 13: 9780814797662
• Binding: Paperback