Jalan Jalan in the Balkans: A short and inadequately planned trip around Southeastern Europe - Softcover

Darrington, Steven

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9781521765241: Jalan Jalan in the Balkans: A short and inadequately planned trip around Southeastern Europe

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ISBN 10: 1521765243 ISBN 13: 9781521765241

Publisher: Independently published, 2017

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A slim volume in which the author attempts to understand the culture and history of a region in Europe which has defied any previous attempts to do so. Other than those written by historians with the necessary qualifications. At the same time, he finds that travelling isn't all he remembered it to be. Or is it? Can he piece together a coherent account of this complicated collection of states? Will he rediscover a purpose or even pleasure in travel? It's asking a lot, but he does have a go, bless him. "Jalan Jalan In The Balkans contains some excellent material. It's witty. It's smart. [...] some good - and admirably clear - insights into some tricky history and politics." — Sam Jordison (The Guardian)

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