Natalija: Life in the Balkan Powder Keg, 1880-1956

Natalija: Life in the Balkan Powder Keg, 1880-1956
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The life story of a Serbian woman over a period of more than 70 years, preserved in memoirs, letters and mostly diaries, recounts the triumphs and tragedies of a life that takes place against the backdrop of extraordinary turbulence in the Balkans. It covers more than half a century, five wars (including the two world wars), and four ideologies. This is a time of excitement in Serbia as its leaders carve an independent state out of the Ottoman Empire and attempt to modernize a largely rural and 'backward' corner of Europe.A time of opportunity for many who join in the effort to build the infrastructure of a modern economy, as well as the growing number of middle class families who send their children, in rare cases even girls, to the emerging system of state schools. Above all, a time of war, as the expanding Serbian state comes into conflict with its neighbors and, ultimately, the Great Powers of Europe. Accompanied by an introductory study, Natalija's diary provides a rich background to understanding the on-going conflict in the Balkans today.

Country	USA
Brand	Central European University Press
Manufacturer	Central European University Press
Binding	Hardcover
PartNumber	maps and photos
Height	9.5
Length	6.5
Weight	1.9510910187
Width	1
NumberOfItems	1
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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