Historical Dictionary of KosovoAs the seventh and probably last state to arise from the ruins of the former Yugoslavia, Kosovo is the newest country in Europe. For centuries, Kosovo, also known as Kosova, was part of the Ottoman Empire, and for most of the 20th century, it was a province of what was once Yugoslavia. After the military conflict in 1998-1999 and a period of administration by the United Nations, Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008. Focusing not only on Kosovo's turbulent recent years, the second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Kosovo also relates the country's rich culture and long history. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Kosovo. |
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User Review - Book VerdictUpdating the 2004 edition, released when Kosovo was still a Serbian province, this indispensable subject guide aims to increase our understanding of Europe's newest country while incorporating ... Read full review
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Robert Elsie is a credible source of historic, linguistic and political references from Kosovo and the Albanian-speaking regions of Balkans. Due to his in-depth knowledge of the language and the people, he was hired to work as an expert in the War Crimes Court ICTY, working on trials against dictator Milosevic. This dictionary should be handy for anyone that needs an overview of principle characters and events in Kosovo's history.
Contents
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Appendix A Overview of Major Place Names in and around Kosovo | 297 |
Appendix B List of Heads of Government and States | 299 |
Appendix C List of Kosovo Political Parties and Organizations | 301 |
Bibliography | 303 |
About the Author | 395 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Historical Dictionary of Kosovo Volume 79 of Historical Dictionaries of Europe |
| Author | Robert Elsie |
| Edition | 2, illustrated |
| Publisher | Scarecrow Press, 2010 |
| ISBN | 0810874830, 9780810874831 |
| Length | 452 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Europe / Baltic States History / Reference |
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