Blue Guides
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This guide offers excellent coverage of an endlessly intriguing destination, from earliest antiquity to the present. Detailed walks, unrivaled art history, and the most up-to-date practical information on where to stay and eat make this seventh edition a necessary guide for anyone who wants to make the most of their stay to a truly fascinating country.
This work analyzes the events leading to the overthrow of the one-party state in Albania, the end of communism and the transistion to democracy. It is divided into historical sections which trace the disintegration of the communist system, culminating in the "Winter of Anarchy" of 1990-91 and the fortunes of the National Unity and Democratic Party governments after 1991. It also analyzes the cultural and social impact of these changes and explores the emerging crises facing the Albanian peoples in neighbouring Kosova and Macedonia. Special attention is paid to the problems of the significant Greek minority, the crucial question of religion, the military and national security and Albania's foreign relations. The book is based on interviews, research in Albania's newly opened archives and the author's personal participation in the events they describe.
"One has to applaud the stylish confidence of the Blue Guide to Albania by Balkans expert James Pettifer. The guide provides a comprehensive account of the country's splendid archaeological sites and Ottoman heritage as well as less obvious points of interest" The Independent. NOTE that this is a print-on-demand edition, delivery may take approx. 3 weeks depending on the shipping address.
Gradually emerging from its post-Communist difficulties, Bulgaria is a country with outstanding mountain and coastal scenery, as well as antiquities. This guide focuses on the rich heritage from Thracian, classical, Byzantine, Ottoman Turkish and National revival periods. Bulgaria's best kept secrets include historic towns and villages, beautifully frescoed churches and fine beaches, unspoilt by building development. This book includes practical information for the business traveller and tourist alike. There are hotel and restaurant suggestions and maps of the major centres and sites.