Nobody's Kingdom: A History of Northern Albania

Northern Albania has a complex history shaped by foreign invasion,communism,tribal conflict,and the division between the South and North. It has a ruggedly beautiful landscape and is less affected by Greece and medieval Byzantium. Nobody's Kingdom is the first modern comprehensive history of the region, providing a timely and accessible introduction to a remote and inaccessible area.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 26 November 2020
\n Publisher: Signal Books Ltd
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Northern Albania has a rich and complex history, marked by foreign invasions, communism, and tribal conflict. Throughout centuries, the region has faced numerous challenges that have shaped its unique identity. In this comprehensive history, Tom Winnifrith delves into the various factors that have contributed to the development of this independent and lesser-known part of the Balkans.

The South of Albania stands in contrast to its mysterious and romantic North. The North is characterized by a more feudal, tribal, Catholic, and influenced by Austrian and Italian influence. It is also less affected by Greece, both ancient and modern, as well as medieval Byzantium or the Orthodox faith. The terrain and climate in Northern Albania are much harsher than in the South, leading to a tradition of limited respect for law and authority. The inhabitants, however, remain bound by an ancient honor code known as the kanun, which demands blood feuds and terrible revenge.

Nobody's Kingdom: The History of Northern Albania explores the history of this ruggedly beautiful region, often disturbed by invaders and internal strife but retaining a distinct national identity and character. From its origins in the ancient kingdom of Illyria and the Roman province of Illyricum, through Byzantine and Ottoman rule, the granting of Albanian independence in 1912, the rise and fall of communism to its current fragile democracy, Northern Albania has been a cultural crossroads, especially remarkable given its mountainous and difficult landscape.

This book, written in a scholarly yet accessible style, is the first modern comprehensive history of Northern Albania. It provides a timely and accessible introduction to this remote and inaccessible region, making it valuable for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this fascinating country.

\n Weight: 464g\n
Dimension: 223 x 144 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781909930919\n \n