Hence, in addition to Kaplan's own interpretation of history, we are treated to insights and sometimes emotions of other authors. Nearly all the major cities are visited in the journey and along the way we are introduced to many characters who provide life to the sights, sounds, and smells that are encountered.A strength of the book is Kaplan's weaving quotations and/or examples from many different authors. As appropriately subtitled, the book is truly "A Journey Through History." The book (journey) has four main parts: 1) Yugoslavia, 2) Romania, 3) Romania, and 4) Greece. However, upon reading Kaplan's wonderful book, I believe I've been nicely schooled in the basics. I wish I were an expert in the history of the Balkan Peninsula, but I am not.
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