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Macedonia

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Macedonia has a long, complex and contested history, but it seems that, paradoxically, "current events" are the most pertinent. Macedonia probably appeared above the horizon for the average citizen outside of the Balkans in the 1990s, and then it was probably tempting to just put the country in the same category as Bosnia. Phillips, in his thorough profile of the country, distinguishes Macedonia's recent development as an independent country from the history of its neighbors, and he does an excellent job of relating local, Macedonian issues to larger, Balkan and European problems. The book is readable and very informative, and visitors to the area will find it very valuable.

A good, medium level overview of the situation in an area which has not recently been in the news. Worth buying.

The book is unbiased piece of history from the last conflict on Balkan. Very good insight in the history of Macedonians and Albanians. Powerfull description of the events before and during the conflict. There is not many books on this subject and that will increase the historical value of this book.

A book of many speculations, desinformation and anti Macedonian propganda, supporting the idea of albanian islamic fundamentalists and separatists.

Islamic Terrorist infiltrated from neighbouring countries are presented as freedom fighters and rebels, macedonian police protecting the civilins shown as warlords and paramilitary.

Looks like the author just wanted to write and sell a book, lack of knowledge for past and present history, not based on facts but speculations.

I feel sorry for buying this book, could purchase better book instead.

The author tried to write about something that he does not understand. It is more than obvious that he does not have a basic knowledge on the region, history and the relationship between the ethnicities. Furthermore I knew him personally and I am surprise that he is trying to describe events that he did not attend. He was in Macedonia ONLY couple of times during the conflict and most of the events are work of his imagination. I challenge him to talk and debate publicly for the book. It i so sad that a publisher publishes a book full of lies without checking the facts.