Fare well, Illyria / David Binder.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Binder, David.

Contributor:

Bastjančić, Mira, editor of compilation.

Šrumpf, David, illustrator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Catholic Church--Slovenia--Nova Gorica--History.

Catholic Church.

Balkan Peninsula--Politics and government--1989-.

Balkan Peninsula.

Balkan Peninsula--Social conditions--21st century.

Balkan Peninsula--History--1989-.

Balkan Peninsula--Ethnic relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

New York : Central European University Press, 2013.

Summary:

As a reporter for the prestigious New York Times the author interviewed many of the leading political figures of the Balkans (Illyria). He also sought out the area's intellectuals, many of them critical of their leaders, and everyday people who provide a sense of daily life. He devotes a chapter to each ethnic group from Vlachs to Serbs, talks about their differences and similarities, and does so without giving offense. He also provides a short historical account of the various places he visits, which deepens our understanding of the local cultures. The reader meets people from all walks of life: politicians, poets, literary and art critics, journalists, handymen, car mechanics, fishermen and farmers. From Milovan Djilas and Nicolae Ceausescu to Markos Vafiadis and Sali Berisha to the Serbian “majstor” Misha and an un-named Bosnian bar singer, Binder's book features a remarkable gallery of people whose presence contributes authenticity and human warmth to the narrative.

Contents:

Serbia

Kosovo and Metohija

Bosnia-Hercegovina

Macedonia

Vlachs

Slovenia

Croatia

Dalmatia

Bulgaria

Roads leading to Romania

Approaching Albania

Magyar

Crna Gora

Greece.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-003-71953-8

963-386-225-6

615-5225-75-3

9781003719533

OCLC:

867652479