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Balkan Ghosts
Book • 1993
Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History is a travelogue and historical analysis by Robert D. Kaplan, published in 1993.
The book provides a detailed exploration of the Balkans, delving into the region's complex ethnic and political dynamics.
Kaplan's work is noted for its influence on policymakers, including its impact on U.S.
policy during the Yugoslav Wars.
The book combines personal travel experiences with historical insights, offering a nuanced understanding of the region's tumultuous past and present.
The book provides a detailed exploration of the Balkans, delving into the region's complex ethnic and political dynamics.
Kaplan's work is noted for its influence on policymakers, including its impact on U.S.
policy during the Yugoslav Wars.
The book combines personal travel experiences with historical insights, offering a nuanced understanding of the region's tumultuous past and present.
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