A Short History Of Albania And The Albanian People
Download A Short History Of Albania And The Albanian People full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free A Short History Of Albania And The Albanian People ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads.
Author |
: Nicolae Iorga |
Publisher |
: Histria Books |
Total Pages |
: 78 |
Release |
: 2024-09-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781592114382 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1592114385 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Short History of Albania and the Albanian People by : Nicolae Iorga
Discover the fascinating story of the Albanian people, whose rich heritage dates back to the ancient Illyrians, inhabitants of the Balkan peninsula since pre-Homeric times. A Short History of Albania and the Albanian People takes you on an enlightening expedition through the pivotal moments that shaped this unique and resilient culture, leading up to the establishment of Albania as a sovereign nation in 1912.At the heart of Albania' s distinctiveness lies its language, derived from ancient Illyrian, setting it apart from neighboring Slavic and Greek communities. This linguistic connection with their ancestors has played a significant role in preserving their ethnic identity throughout history despite political and religious divisions.In the fifteenth century, George Castriota Scanderbeg emerged as a charismatic leader, uniting Albanians from diverse regions and dialects in a shared resistance against foreign aggression. This pivotal moment in history solidified the foundations of the Albanian ethnic identity. The Ottoman conquest ultimately increased religious divisions among the people, but their unwavering sense of ethnic unity persisted. As Iorga demonstrates, by the late nineteenth century, the seeds of a national state had been sown.Among the pioneers in exploring the history of Albania, the esteemed Romanian historian, Nicolae Iorga (1870-1941) uncovered profound connections between the Albanian people and his own Romanian heritage, both tracing back to a shared origin as Thraco-Illyrian descendants. His insightful analysis enriches his narrative and provides a broader context for understanding Albanian history.The book is enhanced with an illuminating introduction by A.K. Brackob, a renowned scholar of Southeast European history whose books include Scanderbeg and The Formation of Albanian National Consciousness. Now available for the first time in English, A Short History of Albania and the Albanian People is an essential read for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking to grasp the complexity and resilience of a people whose roots date back to ancient times. Embark on this captivating voyage, delving into the rich tapestry of Albania' s past and the indomitable spirit of the Albanian people that endures to this day.
Author |
: Bernd J. Fischer |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 449 |
Release |
: 2022-09-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781009254908 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1009254901 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Concise History of Albania by : Bernd J. Fischer
A Concise History of Albania charts the history of Albania and its people, within their Balkan and European contexts. It shows the country's journey from its ancient past, still shrouded in mystery and controversy, through its difficult transition from a particularly brutal form of communism to an evolving form of democracy and a market economy. Bernd Fischer and Oliver Schmitt challenge some of the traditional narratives concerning the origins of the Albanians, and the relations between Albanians and their Balkan neighbours. This authoritative and up-to-date single-volume history analyses the political, social, economic, and cultural developments which led to the creation of the Albanian state and the modern nation, as well as Albania's more recent experience with authoritarianism, war, and communism. It greatly contributes to our understanding of the challenges facing contemporary Albanians, as well as the issues confronting the region as a whole as it attempts to grapple with one of the last remaining significant ethnic issues in the Balkans.
Author |
: Robert Elsie |
Publisher |
: CreateSpace |
Total Pages |
: 92 |
Release |
: 2015-02-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1508511942 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781508511946 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Albania in a Nutshell by : Robert Elsie
Albania is a small country in southeastern Europe. It is situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the southwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula and borders on Montenegro to the north, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. But a few decades ago, Albania was something of a curiosity on Planet Earth. Perhaps only North Korea was as isolated from the rest of the world as Albania was. For left-wing idealists, it was a distant Shangri-la where all social inequalities had been done away with; for those few individuals with concrete knowledge of the realities of the Stalinist regime that held power until 1990, and for the vast majority of people living in Albania, it was hell on earth. Despite its sombre past, Albania is, in essence, a European nation like any other and will soon, it is to be hoped, advance and take its proper place in Europe and the world. This book provides a short overview of the history of Albania for the general reader.
Author |
: Robert Elsie |
Publisher |
: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag |
Total Pages |
: 244 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: 3447047836 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9783447047838 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis Early Albania by : Robert Elsie
The present volume endeavours to throw light on a corner of Europe which is often ignored by historians. The book is not a history of early Albania, but rather a collection of important historical documents and texts from the 11th to the 17th centuries, which will add to an understanding of the early history and development of Albania and its people. The vast majority of these works has never been published in English before. The first section of the book focusses on the emergence of the Albanians as a people and provides the reader with the earliest documents which make reference to them. The second, and main section of the volume provides a broader view of history and geography and, in particular, of life in Albania from the 12th to the 17th centuries. It relies primarily on the reports of travellers and chroniclers, many of whom offer fascinating, firsthand information on what they saw and experienced during their travels in the country.
Author |
: Miranda Vickers |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 316 |
Release |
: 2011-01-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780857736550 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0857736558 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Albanians by : Miranda Vickers
This is the first full account of a country that, following decades of isolation, has undergone unprecedented changes to its political system: the collapse of communism, the progression to multi-party elections and the upheaval that followed the March 1997 uprising. Miranda Vickers traces the history of the Albanian people from the Ottoman period to the formation of the Albanian Communist Party. She considers the charismatic leadership of Enver Hoxha; Albania's relationship with Tito and the alliance with the Soviet Union and then China; and the long period of isolation. Newly revised for this paperback edition, The Albanians considers the gradual process of reform and the fragility of the Albanian experiment with democracy, and includes a dramatic account of the days leading up to Sali Berisha's resignation of the presidency. It has now been updated to cover the crisis in Kosovo that has led to the first 'Western' war in Europe since 1945.
Author |
: Edwin E. Jacques |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 408 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39076002965684 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Albanians by : Edwin E. Jacques
Author |
: Pashko Vasa |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 64 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105122151025 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Truth on Albania and the Albanians by : Pashko Vasa
Author |
: Edwin E. Jacques |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 356 |
Release |
: 2009-01-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39076002965676 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Albanians by : Edwin E. Jacques
Many Albanians, who are descended from the Illyrians and Pelasgians, trace their roots to Achilles and other heroes of the siege of Troy, and claim Alexander the Great as their own. During twelve consecutive periods of foreign domination, the ethnic identity of the Albanians has been constantly threatened, first by the Eastern and Western empires of Christendom, then by the Ottoman Turks, and most recently by Soviet and Chinese communists.
Author |
: Kristo Frashëri |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 356 |
Release |
: 1964 |
ISBN-10 |
: IND:30000007606464 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis The History of Albania by : Kristo Frashëri
Author |
: Ramadan Marmullaku |
Publisher |
: Hamden, Conn. : Archon Books |
Total Pages |
: 196 |
Release |
: 1975 |
ISBN-10 |
: UVA:X000162515 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Albania and the Albanians by : Ramadan Marmullaku