Title: Poorly written and not up-to-date.
Product review: I have read some very good books on the Balkan region. This is one of the most poorly written books on any subject. It purports to be a personal account of travels through Yugoslavia before and during its fall. But, there are way too many detailed references to minor political figures and small towns to keep track of. Nor do they seem to be mentioned for any particular reason. The book lacks focus and purpose. It is also now hopelessly out-of-date, despite revisions. One of the author's predictions is that the Serbs will never make Kosovo an issue for miltary control--granted he said this over 5 years ago. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
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