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Kosovo: What Everyone Needs to Know

by Tim Judah
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Unraveling the Complexities of Kosovo in 8 Words - Key insights to navigate the complex world of Kosovo.

Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the historical and geopolitical dynamics of Kosovo. Tim Judah, a seasoned journalist, provides a comprehensive overview without overwhelming the reader. Through insightful analysis and clear explanations, you'll gain a deep understanding of Kosovo's importance and its role in the region. Whether you are interested in the Balkans or eager to grasp the complexities of self-determination, this book will leave you well-informed and enlightened.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Kosovo: What Everyone Needs to Know

by Tim Judah
$11.90 Now $8.90 Save 25%
ISBN: 9780195373455
Authors: Tim Judah
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 2008-09-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History
Related Topics: History, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.8
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On February 17, 2008, Kosovo declared its independence, becoming the seventh state to emerge from the break-up of the former Yugoslavia. A tiny country of just two million people, 90% of whom are ethnic Albanians, Kosovo is central-geographically, historically, and politically-to the future of the Western Balkans and, in turn, its potential future within the European Union. But the fate of both Kosovo, condemned by Serbian leaders as a "fake state" and the region as a whole, remains uncertain. Tim Judah provides a straightforward guide to the complicated place that is Kosovo. Judah, who has spent years covering the region, offers succinct, penetrating answers to a wide range of questions: Why is Kosovo important? Who are the Albanians? Who are the Serbs? Why is Kosovo so important to Serbs? What role does Kosovo play in the region and in the world? Judah reveals how things stand now and presents the history and geopolitical dynamics that have led to it. The most important of these is the question of the right to self-determination, invoked by the Kosovo Albanians, as opposed to the right of territorial integrity invoked by the Serbs. For many Serbs, Kosovo's declaration of independence and subsequent recognition has been traumatic, a savage blow to national pride. Albanians, on the other hand, believe their independence rights an historical wrong: the Serbian conquest (Serbs say
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Unraveling the Complexities of Kosovo in 8 Words - Key insights to navigate the complex world of Kosovo.

Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the historical and geopolitical dynamics of Kosovo. Tim Judah, a seasoned journalist, provides a comprehensive overview without overwhelming the reader. Through insightful analysis and clear explanations, you'll gain a deep understanding of Kosovo's importance and its role in the region. Whether you are interested in the Balkans or eager to grasp the complexities of self-determination, this book will leave you well-informed and enlightened.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.