Albania in the Twentieth Century, A History: Volume I: ... (ISBN 1845110137)

Book Description:
Albania in the Twentieth Century: A History represents an unparalleled achievement in scholarship on Albania. Owen Pearson presents a complete account of the twentieth century in Albania, from its breakaway from the Ottoman Empire in 1908 to the Kosova War in 1999. Comprising original research, and excerpts from rare Albanian sources, this is a compendium of primary source material that provides a year-by-year and sometimes day-by-day account of Albania's modern history. It is an essential reference for all those interested in Albanian Balkan and Eastern European history. I.B.Tauris in association with the Center for Albanian Studies.

A genuine masterpiece of Albanian history in English!:
This is no doubt the first concise and complete history of the modern Albanian state ever published in English. The book's structure is in chronological order of events following the years of independence to the consolidation of the Albania state and Albanian Monarchy. Mr. Pearson gives a realistic and vivid depiction of Albanian political personalities of the time and the overall political environment. The book is objective and free of any domestic or international political biases, which is difficult to maintain given the regions turbulent past - the author should be complimented on his efforts in this aspect. Anyone interested in Albanian studies, Balkan or Eastern European history should own this book! I highly recommend it!