The Death of YugoslaviaPenguin, 1996 - 400 pages This is a survey of the pressures and events that contributed to the break-up of former Yugoslavia - considered from a historical rather than a political or sociological point of view. The book accompanies a six-part series on BBC2, screened in 1995. This edition has one extra chapter that takes the narrative up to the Dayton Accord. |
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Page 110
... knew that the defense establishment in which he worked was riddled with people still loyal to the idea of Yugoslav unity , and hostile to Tudjman's increasingly secessionist government . Spegelj knew he was surrounded by spies ; but he ...
... knew that the defense establishment in which he worked was riddled with people still loyal to the idea of Yugoslav unity , and hostile to Tudjman's increasingly secessionist government . Spegelj knew he was surrounded by spies ; but he ...
Page 237
... knew General Djurdjevac well . He had served his national service under him , and had been a journalist on the Army newspaper . " He was a very fucked - up soldier , the Russian type , you know , always shouting . But I knew him and I knew ...
... knew General Djurdjevac well . He had served his national service under him , and had been a journalist on the Army newspaper . " He was a very fucked - up soldier , the Russian type , you know , always shouting . But I knew him and I knew ...
Page 369
... knew the Americans believed the moment was at hand to secure a deal . The Bosnian President said his gen- erals saw the situation differently . Holbrooke answered flatly : " Well , you are shooting craps with the destiny of your country ...
... knew the Americans believed the moment was at hand to secure a deal . The Bosnian President said his gen- erals saw the situation differently . Holbrooke answered flatly : " Well , you are shooting craps with the destiny of your country ...
Contents
LAYING THE CHARGE | 31 |
No One Should Dare to Beat You 377 | 37 |
No Way Back | 48 |
Copyright | |
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