History of the Balkans: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day
New York: Dorset Press, 1991.
THE HISTORY OF EUROPE'S MOST CONTESTED FRONTIER.
Originally published in the mid-twentieth century, Ferdinand Schevill's classic survey traces the political, cultural, and military history of the Balkan Peninsula from antiquity through the modern era. Covering the succession of empires, kingdoms, and emerging nation-states, the work remains a broad single-volume introduction to one of Europe's most historically complex regions.
A Region at the Crossroads
Schevill examines the influence of the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian empires while following the development of the Balkan peoples through centuries of political change, religious diversity, and recurring conflict. Numerous maps and extensive marginal notes aid navigation through the text, making the volume both a readable narrative and a practical reference.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Hardcover with dust jacket. Octavo; 8.87 inches tall; 588 pages. Illustrated with maps throughout. Includes extensive marginal reference notes and index.
CONDITION: New. No flaws or blemishes; gift quality.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding Europe's Crossroads —
Although superseded in places by more recent scholarship, Schevill's history remains an important general survey of the Balkans and reflects the historical interpretation of one of the twentieth century's respected historians of Europe. Its broad chronological scope and accessible narrative have made it a useful reference for students and general readers seeking historical context for a region that has repeatedly influenced the political development of Europe.
A Lasting Reference
The work continues to serve as a convenient single-volume history of the Balkans, bringing together the region's political, cultural, and military history in a format well suited to both introductory study and personal reference.
SUBJECTS: Balkans, Southeastern Europe, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, European History, European History; Balkan History; Political History.
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Price: $19.95
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