Nations, nationalism, and violence in the Balkans -- From Berlin to Lausanne : the end of empire and the demarcation of national communities, 1878-1923 -- Democracy, dictatorship, and war, 1923-1945 -- National communism and political violence, 1945-1989 -- War and transition since 1989 -- Conclusion : whither the Balkans?
Summary
This study examines the origins of political violence in the Balkans since the 19th century, while treating the region as an integral part of modern European history. It reminds us that political violence and ethnic cleansing are hardly unique to this region
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-371) and index
