Sandzak

A History

Morrison Kenneth, Roberts Elizabeth

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One of the few remaining unexamined pieces of the Balkan jigsaw, the Sandzak – a multi-ethnic region straddling the border between Serbia and Montenegro – is heir to a complex and contested history. From the emergence and collapse of the first medieval Serbian kingdom, through the Ottoman rule, the Balkan Wars, the First and Second World Wars and the disintegration of Yugoslavia, the history of the Sandeak is one characterised by tumult and flux. Yet despite the "Sandzak Question" being the focus of the Great Powers in the years preceding the First Balkan War, it remains something of a mystery to both scholars and students of European history.

"The Sandzak: A History" attempts to demystify the enigma of this little-known part of the Western Balkans. The first detailed history of the area in the English language, the book offers an intricate yet succinct analysis of the religious, ethnic and political dynamics that shaped the Sandzak. The authors lead us through conflicting narratives to provide a comprehensive and concise history of this fascinating and complex region.

About the Author

Kenneth Morrison is a Reader in Modern Southeast European History at De Montfort University, Leicester, and was a visiting senior fellow at the London School of Economics in 2011-12. He is the author of "Montenegro: A Modern History".

Elizabeth Roberts is a former diplomat and Balkan scholar who taught Southeast European History at universities in the Republic of Ireland and the USA. She is a recognised authority on Balkan history and is the author of "The Realm of the Black Mountain: A History of Montenegro".

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