Research Catalog

Title

Albanian letters : nationalism, independence and the Albanian League / Arthur J. Evans ; edited by Bejtullah Destani and Jason Tomes.

Author

Evans, Arthur, Sir, 1851-1941

Publication

London ; New York, NY : I.B. Tauris, in association with The Centre for Albanian Studies, 2017.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Destani, Bejtullah D.
• Tomes, Jason

Description

xvii, 269 pages : illustrations, maps; 24 cm

Summary

Although best known as an eminent classical archaeologist, Sir Arthur Evans was also passionately interested in the history of Albania. An authority on ancient Illyria, his sophisticated sense of the region's ancient roots infused his understanding of the complex culture and politics of the Balkans in the 19th century and combined to make him an authoritative and entertaining guide to this important subject. In "Albanian Letters", Evans not only explores the implications of the key political events of this period (for example, the formation of the Albanian League in 1878) but also paints a vivid picture of the country's complex social and cultural make-up. In the late 19th century, the questions of nationalism and national identity were a major preoccupation for Albanians. "Albanian Letters" looks at how Albanians' views of their homeland were affected by developments taking place at the time, including increasing awareness of ethnic differences, population migration and changes to its distinctive culture and tradition. "Albanian Letters" offers a vivid snapshot of a nation at a critical period in its development.

Series Statement

International library of historical studies ; 109

Uniform Title

International library of historical studies ; 109.

Subject

• Evans, Arthur, Sir, 1851-1941 > Correspondence
• Evans, Arthur, Sir, 1851-1941
• 1800-1899
• Politics and government
• Social conditions
• Travel
• Albania > Description and travel
• Albania > Social conditions > 19th century
• Albania > Politics and government > 19th century
• Albania

Genre/Form

Records and correspondence.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Call Number

JFE 17-10566

ISBN

• 9781845116019
• 1845116011

OCLC

1005910115

Author

Evans, Arthur, Sir, 1851-1941, author.

Title

Albanian letters : nationalism, independence and the Albanian League / Arthur J. Evans ; edited by Bejtullah Destani and Jason Tomes.

Publisher

London ; New York, NY : I.B. Tauris, in association with The Centre for Albanian Studies, 2017.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

International library of historical studies ; 109

International library of historical studies ; 109.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chronological Term

1800-1899

Added Author

Destani, Bejtullah D., editor.

Tomes, Jason, editor.

Research Call Number

JFE 17-10566