Macedonia and Greece
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Macedonia and Greece by John Shea
With the breakup of the former Yugoslavia and a pending NATO membership bid, an old conflict between Greece and Macedonia has taken on added significance for the international community. Greece has vehemently argued, particularly in the West, that the name Macedonia was in fact Greek and that its use by this new nation in the Balkans portended Macedonia's expansionist ambitions. The Macedonians bitterly disputed this, noting that Alexander the Great was a Macedonian, and adducing many other fascinating and rational arguments. Tensions were said to have been reduced by an interim agreement between the two countries, but the attempted assassination of Macedonian president Kiro Gligorov in October 1995 has again heightened hostility in the area. The genesis of the conflict is detailed here, as well as the modern day events that have led many observers to believe that the area is a flashpoint for a major war, greater than that in Bosnia.
“unique…selects the most significant historical points and analyzes them carefully…comprehensive and objective account is recommended”—Library Journal; “well designed and edited and clear and useful maps”—Slavic Review
John Shea is a senior associate of the School of Psychology at the University of Newcastle in Callaghan, Australia. He lives in Australia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780786437672 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786437677 |
| Title | Macedonia and Greece |
| Author | John Shea |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Year published | 2008-04-09 |
| Number of pages | 429 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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