The Wars of Former Yugoslavia

by David Taylor

Published 1 November 2002
Describes the wars that erupted in Yugoslavia in 1991, soon after the collapse of communism and the end of the Cold War, as well as the events leading to this ongoing clash between ethnic groups in the Balkans.

This new series provides a thorough account of 20th Century conflicts, whilst supplying more than just a straightforward narrative. Each book tackles a different conflict and examines the effect on ordinary people, provides biographies of the leading figures involved and examines media coverage. Includes: photos and maps; timeline; glossary and index; other resources such as web sites, contact details of organisations, list of further reading.