On the eve of the Great War, which would plunge the Balkans into chaos, a Serbia in London, WOISLAV M. PETROVITCH (c. 1885-1934), attaché to the royal Serbian legation to the Court of St. James, published this straightforward and fact-filled valentine to the people of his homeland. With charming devotion, Petrovitch reveals:
. the early history of Serbia and its "rise to greatness"
. the reign of King Alexander
. the first and second Balkan wars
. the ancient beliefs of the Bosnians
. the traditional celebrations of Christmas and other holidays
. the national epic poetry
. and much more.
Readers of Eastern European history and students of nationalistic propaganda will find this a fascinating resource