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OverviewKosovo s declaration of independence in 2008 - and the overt manipulation of this precedent by Russia in its war with Georgia and South Ossetia shortly afterwards - has focused the world s attention once again on the Balkans. But Albania s role within the region remains little known and less understood. In this revised edition of a major work of contemporary history, two well-known and internationally-respected authorities elucidate Albania's place in the Balkans, from the explosion of violence in the 1990s to the present day. _x000D_ The future of the Albanians in the Balkans is the most pressing issue in the region today, a fact which the West must pay close heed to if this long neglected nation is to become a European partner. _x000D_ This pioneering book, by two foremost experts on Albanian affairs is a brilliant account of key events in recent Balkan history. - John Phillips, The Tablet_x000D_ They are to be congratulated on the objective way in which they have presented the Albanian history of the last ten years - Tom Winnifrith, Times Literary Supplement_x000D_ [The Albanian Question] is to be recommended to all students of the Balkans, of international relations and of conflict analysis. - John Loughlin, International Affairs Full Product DetailsAuthor: Miranda Vickers , James PettiferPublisher: I. B. Tauris & Company Imprint: I. B. Tauris & Company ISBN: 9781282619494ISBN 10: 1282619497 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 01 January 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |