King Zog and the Struggle for Stability in Albania (East European Monographs) [Hardcover]

Bernd J. Fischer (Author)

Book Description

Series: East European Monographs | Publication Date: October 15, 1984

The first political biography of King Zog and his times, in English, has become the standard work on interwar Albania.

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About the Author

Bernd J. Fischer is Professor of History at Indiana University-Purdue University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 353 pages
• Publisher: East European Monographs (October 15, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880330511
• ISBN-13: 978-0880330510
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,600,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars King Zog, July 11, 2001

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This review is from: King Zog and the Struggle for Stability in Albania (East European Monographs) (Hardcover)

As a collector of Albanian coins, and specifically King Zog era Albanian coins, I found the book absolutely fascinating. A wee bit academic in it's approach, and lacking illustrations, it is still a MUST read book for anyone interested in the Zog period of Albanian history. If you are familliar with Egyptian history of the King Farouk period, you will see many similarities in their reign. Both kings were adept at playing the diplomatic game for a while, only to end up being jerked around by friend and foe alike.

The last chapter of the Zog book is especially interesting, as it covers the years Zog spent in exile, jumping from country to country. Somewhat of a sad ending, but the book really made the coins in my collection come alive. Coins, which, are probably some of the most beautiful issues from any nation on the planet during the 20th century.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars KING ZOG, December 6, 2001

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This review is from: King Zog and the Struggle for Stability in Albania (East European Monographs) (Hardcover)

I would like also to have contakt with a reader from Kansas City, MO United States about the KING ZOG book that he has found. Please would you give me his mail address or telephone number.I would be grateful if could give me this information.

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2 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well, it was night when I finished., May 6, 2000

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This review is from: King Zog and the Struggle for Stability in Albania (East European Monographs) (Hardcover)

I would like to personally thank Bernd for bringing me the knowlage of such a great yet tradgic man. The idea that the albanian rallies could amount to such horrid tales of delusion and defeat makes me proud to be american. I don't take risks with books. So don't take a risk and loose this one. I love it. I ring her (girl from a few houses down)up, and ask if sheis in love with me. .... again.