The Albanians: An Ethnic History from Prehistoric Times to the Present (Library Binding)

by Edwin E. Jacques (Author)

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"detailed...its strength lies in an English summary and presentation of obscure documentary material from the original Albanian...a boon for contemporary scholars...an excellent overview of the region" -- Choice

Product Description
Historically described as mysterious and xenophobic, Albania and its people are little known to most westerners. But they are near the center of age-old explosive Balkan conflicts With the employment of Albanian, French, Italian and many other documentary sources, the roots of Albanian civilization, the struggle of the Albanians to maintain their cultural and linguistic integrity, the impact of foreign influence on the country, and its recent move toward democracy are all detailed here. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 748 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899509320
• ISBN-13: 978-0899509327
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,458,761 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Who could ask for anything more?, April 20, 2000

By	[e-mail] (Kosovo) - See all my reviews

This book is quite expensive but if you are serious about Albanian studies it is one you want to have on your shelf.

Dr. Jaques appears to have done very thorough research on almost every phase of Albanian history. He seems to have spent a lifetime in gathering information from archives across the world. It is also obvious through reading the book that he has a firsthand knowledge of the language and people.

If you are looking for more than a brief glance at the history of the Albanians or are interested in a particular area of Albanian history, this book seems to have it all.

The book takes a very pro-Albanian stance in its view of history, but it is very helpful especially in understanding the Albanian perspective.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jacques has it all, December 22, 2000

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If you truly have an interest in the people of Albania there is no better book available. I have read most of the writing (in English) on Albania and this book always checks out with other sources. It is the one complete, unbiased (important in this reagion) account of the Albania people. If you are only casually interested, you will find it ponderous.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simply amazing, March 20, 2002

By	gentian (london,uk) - See all my reviews

Being my self an Albanian,it has surpassed all my expectations.it is truly true in its content,revealing much of the truth about albania,that even albanians themselves do not know.my deepest sympathy goes to the author with this touching review of albania`s history.i think it made me prouder being an albanian then ever before.i strongly advise all albanians and friends of albania to add this rare item to their collection.

thanks again to the author....deeply gratefull.