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100	1		_aJaekel, Blair, _d1881-
245	1	4	_aThe Lands of the Tamed Turk; or, the Balkan States of to-day : _bA narrative of travel through Servia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Dalmatia and the recently acquired Austrian provinces of Bosnia and the Herzegovina; with observations of the peoples, their races, creeds, institutions and politics, and of the geographical, historical and commercial aspects of the several countries
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-07-23
508			_aProduced by Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Lands of the Tamed Turk; or, the Balkan States of to-day" by Blair Jaekel is a travelogue and historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the Balkans during a time of significant transition, highlighting the rich cultural heritage, complex histories, and socio-political dynamics of the region, often referred to as the "Powder Box of Europe." Jaekel aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of this southeastern corner of Europe and its people, often challenging common perceptions shaped by conflict. The opening of the text provides insight into the author's motivations for exploring the Balkans and introduces his travel plans, ultimately leading to the decision to purchase tickets and embark on the journey. Jaekel discusses the historical significance of the region, characterized by its tumultuous past of invasions and wars, suggesting a newfound potential for tourism as infrastructure begins to improve. He humorously navigates the complexities of travel in the area, such as language barriers and the peculiarities of local customs, while setting the stage for an exploration of several Balkan states that follow in subsequent chapters. Overall, the beginning establishes a framework for the author's observations on the Balkan people and their evolving identity amid the echoes of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBalkan Peninsula
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62731
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