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100 1 _aFox, Frank,
_d1874-1960
245 1 4 _aThe Balkan Peninsula
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-13
508 _aProduced by Bruce Albrecht, Margo Romberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Balkan Peninsula" by Frank Fox is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the complex history and socio-political dynamics of the Balkan region, particularly highlighting the major conflicts and transformations that have shaped the area. The narrative reflects on the experiences of various peoples in the Balkans, emphasizing the contradictions between courage and cruelty that define their history. The opening of the book establishes the deeply troubled history of the Balkan Peninsula, portraying it as a site of continuous racial conflict and geopolitical struggle. It discusses the impact of its geographical position on the myriad of invasions and migrations that have occurred over centuries, contributing to the formation of distinct national identities. Fox shares insights from his experiences as a war correspondent during the Balkan Wars, offering a snapshot of the people and the political climates in the years leading up to World War I, which positioned the region as a pivotal battleground in European history. Through these reflections, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the interwoven fates of the Balkan states and their long-standing rivalries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBalkan Peninsula -- History
653 _aEastern question (Balkan)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39688
999 _c80527
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