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1. Bosnia: A Short History by Noel Malcolm | |
Paperback: 364
Pages
(1996-10-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description This updated edition of Noel Malcolm's highly-acclaimed Bosnia: A Short History provides the reader with the most comprehensive narrative history of Bosnia in the English language. Malcolm examines the different religious and ethnic inhabitants of Bosnia, a land of vast cultural upheaval where the empires of Rome, Charlemagne, the Ottomans, and the Austro-Hungarians overlapped. Clarifying the various myths that have clouded the modern understanding of Bosnia's past, Malcolm brings to light the true causes of the country's destruction. This expanded edition of Bosnia includes a new epilogue by the author examining the failed Vance-Owen peace plan, the tenuous resolution of the Dayton Accords, and the efforts of the United Nations to keep the uneasy peace. What went wrong in the country where Christians and Muslims mingled and tolerated each other for over five centuries? It was a land with a vibrant political and cultural history, unlike any other in Europe, where great powers and religions-the empires of Rome, Charlemagne, the Ottomans; the faiths of Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Judaism, and Islam overlapped and combined. In this first English-language history of Bosnia, Noel Malcolm provides a narrative chronicle of the country from its beginnings to its tragic end. Clarifying the various myths that have clouded the modern understanding of Bosnia's past, Malcolm brings to light the true causes of the country's destruction: the political strategy of the Serbian leadership, the conflict between the city and the countryside, the fatal inaction and miscalculations of Western politicians. Putting the Bosnia war into perspective, this volume celebrates the complex history of a country whose past, as well as its future, has been all but erased. At last, here is the guide for the general reader seeking a comprehensive and accessible account of the war in the former Yugoslavia. Table of Contents A Note on Names and Pronunciations Customer Reviews (28)
OVERLAPPING OF CULTURES AND RELIGIONS
Eye-opening introduction
Mainly accurate accounts, overshadowed by author's opinion = propaganda book, find something better
Best book I read on History of Bosnia
Good history, marred by modern sympathy |
2. When History Is a Nightmare : Lives and Memories of Ethnic Cleansing in Bosnia-Herzegovina by Stevan M. Weine | |
Paperback: 278
Pages
(1999-08-01)
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a powerful, impressionistic account of the Balkan horrors So if you are looking for a deep and careful study of the psychological issues that afflict ethnic cleansing survivors, then I suppose that this book is not your source. If you want, on the other hand, a compelling and touching tour through a recent crisis of human history and a casual chat with a knowledgeable, connected, and compassionate person,then Stevan Weine's book is the perfect choice...END ... Read more |
3. Ottoman Bosnia: A History in Peril | |
Paperback: 260
Pages
(2004-11-23)
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4. The History of Bosnia: From the Middle Ages to the Present Day by Marko Attila Hoare | |
Hardcover: 510
Pages
(2007-09-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Praise for How Bosnia Armed (2004): “Well-searched, thoughtful and provocative . . . required reading for anyone interested in the Bosnian conflict.”—The Journal of Military History In this first comprehensive study of national identity in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the author seeks to explain what being Bosnian means to Muslims, Serbs, Croats, and Jews. Marko Attila Hoare is a senior research fellow in the School of Social Sciences at Kingston University. Customer Reviews (1)
Good job |
5. Bosnia: A Cultural History by Ivan Lovrenovic | |
Hardcover: 248
Pages
(2001-09-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description In Bosnia: A Cultural History, Ivan Lovrenovic provides a complex and detailed account of Bosnian history from a unique and often overlooked perspective. Focusing on the changes in religious, cultural, and ethnic influences from Paleolithic times to the present, Lovrenovic's analysis probes deep into the Bosnian past and helps to enlighten the reader as to the present and potential future of this troubled land. The evolution of the Bosnian Church dictinct from the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, the role of Islam and Judaism, religious and secular architecture, ancient and modern prose and poetry, music, radio, film and television are all discussed to offer a comprehensive portrait of Bosnian culture. Customer Reviews (2)
Invaluable One of the stereotypes about Bosnia and the recent conflicts was the common complaint that the history and culture of the region were impossibly complex, incomprehensible.The stereotype furnished a convenient excuse for those who wished to acquiesce in the organized aggression and crimes and the country and its people. This short book is the clearest, most accessible account of Bosnian culture, history, and identity available in English. It should be the first book read in any discussion of Bosnia.Each phase of history--from the medieval period to the tragic wars and genocide of 1992-1995--is depicted with concision, humanity, and depth.The writing is lucid and the stunning black-and-white photo-illustrations are integrated with care and sensitivity into the narrative. Recommended not only for those interested in Bosnia-Herzegovina only, but for those interested in European history, East-West relations, and the dynamic of religion, culture, and identity; i.e. to both specialists in the Balkans and to the wide readership of those interested in history and culture anywhere. The reader will emerge with a sense not of incomprehensibility, but of the richness, vitality, and uniqueness of an extraordinary place and people.
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6. The Muslim-Croat Civil War in Central Bosnia: A Military History, 1992-1994 (Eastern European Studies (College Station, Tex.), No. 23) by Charles R. Shrader | |
Hardcover: 248
Pages
(2003-06-12)
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Customer Reviews (8)
Nasty piece of work - both the war & this book
Lies, pro-croat literature and propaganda
Do not read this if you are a Serb......
Revision Of Second Hand History Writing
Objectivity? or the Truth! It always seems that the Yugoslav propaganda about Ustase killing hundreds of thousands of Serbs comes out.But the Fact remains, Hitler formed 2 divisions of SS from Bosnian Muslims who also were in Ustase (Pavelic's Vice President was a Croat-Muslim from Herzegovina), Serb Cetniks were allied with the Nazi's as well, and the Partisans (Tito) were butchers just as Hitler and Stalin were.Killing hundreds of thousands of Croats and Serbs after the war. From the beginning of the war when Alija Izedbegovic always thought the Serb dominated Yugoslav army would defend him, a big mistake which he and the people of Bosnia paid for brutally.From a strategic stance this book makes the most sense that i have read to date.No one else has gone as deep to figure out what actually was happening on the ground.I wonder why? People continually forget that reporters are not Military experts, nor do they have the expertise to assess a situation. This books view of a military point of view is key and understanding what the Bosnian Muslims were doing prior to break out of war between the two sides.This book just makes sense. You have to also figure, why Dario Kordic received a 25 year sentence for not killing anyone or ordering an attack on anyone.You also have to wonder why The Hague convicts people of genocide for only 25 years.I wonder why Sefer Halilovic has not gone to The Hague for his atrocities when he commanded Yugoslav forces and the Bosnian Army.Doesn't make sense, does it? I had a chance to attend a lecture given by Mr. Shrader when he was in Chicago, he said that no Bosnian Muslim would ever meet with him nor would the Bosnian government give him assistance in speaking with troops or opening up there archives to see what there actual plans were. Speaking to him shed more light on who was more open to documentation and who wasn't (Bosniaks). ... Read more |
7. Unholy Terror: Bosnia, Al-Qa'ida, and the Rise of Global Jihad by John R. Schindler | |
Hardcover: 368
Pages
(2007-07-15)
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Editorial Review Product Description Al-Qa’ida: in the 80s they were in Afghanistan, supported by America and fighting the Russians. In the new century they have metastasized throughout the world’s geopolitical body. Where were they in the 90s? Unholy Terror provides the answer, with all its terrifying implications for our world today. This book provides the missing piece in the puzzle of al-Qa’ida’s transformation from an isolated fighting force into a lethal global threat: the Bosnian war of 1992 to 1995. John R. Schindler reveals the unexamined role that radical Islam played in that terrible conflict--and the ill-considered contributions of American policy to al-Qa’ida’s growth. His book explores a truth long hidden from view: that, like Afghanistan in the 1980s, Bosnia in the 1990s became a training ground for the mujahidin. Unholy Terror at last exposes the shocking story of how bin Laden successfully exploited the Bosnian conflict for his own ends--and of how the U. S. Government gave substantial support to his unholy warriors, leading to blowback of epic proportions. Customer Reviews (13)
About time...
No Book Can Be All Things to All People
Don't read
Don't Bother
Untruthful and propaganda-ridden |
8. Islamic architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina (Studies on the history and culture of Bosnia and Hercegovina) by Amir Pasic | |
Unknown Binding: 259
Pages
(1994)
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9. History of Bosnia and Herzegovina: History of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Early history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Prehistory of Southeastern Europe, History ... of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1463?1878) | |
Paperback: 156
Pages
(2009-04-23)
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10. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Webster's Timeline History, 455 - 2007 by Icon Group International | |
Paperback: 158
Pages
(2009-05-01)
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11. History of the war in Bosnia during the years 1737-8 and 9 by Busnavi Umar, Basmajee Ibrahim, Charles Fraser | |
Paperback: 118
Pages
(2010-09-08)
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12. History of the War in Bosnia During the Years 1737-8 and 9 [By 'umar Bûsnarî] Tr. by C. Fraser by 'Umar | |
Paperback: 110
Pages
(2010-02-04)
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13. A survey of Islamic cultural monuments until the end of the nineteenth century in Bosnia (Studies on the history & culture of Bosnia & Herzegovina) by Adem Handzic | |
Paperback: 118
Pages
(1996)
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14. Fractured Land, Healing Nations: A Contextual Analysis of the Role of Religious Faith Sodalities Towards Peace-building in Bosnia-herzegovina (Studies in the Intercultural History of Christianity) by Stephen Goodwin | |
Paperback: 332
Pages
(2006-05-11)
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15. Bosnia: Webster's Timeline History, 455 - 2007 by Icon Group International | |
Paperback: 322
Pages
(2010-05-17)
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16. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Webster's Timeline History, 1863 - 2007 by Icon Group International | |
Paperback: 92
Pages
(2010-03-10)
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17. Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Second World War (Cass Military Studies) by Enver Redzic, Robert Donia | |
Hardcover: 272
Pages
(2005-02-11)
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18. The Bridge Betrayed: Religion and Genocide in Bosnia (Comparative Studies in Religion and Society , No 11) by Michael A. Sells | |
Paperback: 260
Pages
(1998-12-10)
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The Bridge Betrayed
Well balanced and true
More than The Bridge Betrayed!
Awsome
Solid |
19. Bosnia after Dayton: Nationalist Partition and International Intervention by Sumantra Bose | |
Hardcover: 352
Pages
(2002-09-12)
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Best Book on Post-Conflict Bosnia |
20. Not My Turn to Die: Memoirs of a Broken Childhood in Bosnia by Savo Heleta | |
Hardcover: 240
Pages
(2008-04-02)
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Direct, informative and very inspiring
An important book
Great book and inspiration for parents, too!
A Honest, Beautiful Memoir by an amazing person
Exceptional book |
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