balkan peninsula

Author's account of his travels through the Balkan countries and a history of the region.

The author explores the history of the Balkan Peninsula on his travels through the former Yugoslavia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece.

Introductory text and captioned photographs introduce the current descendants of the exiled Jews from Spain (now called the Sephardim).

Uses the conflict in the former Yugoslavia as a lens through which to consider the questions of when, why, and how the United States should attempt to resolve crises overseas if they do not threaten the nation's physical security.

Author's account of his travels through the Balkan countries and a history of the region.

Presents an introduction to the Balkans, a region in central Europe, and includes information on the geography, history, and culture of the region.

Chronicles the history of the Balkans, discussing how the region played a major role in both World Wars, how its leaders have affected world politics, and how the Balkan people have reacted to its history of conflict.

Discusses the guerrillas of the Balkans who fought against the Nazis during World War II.