Shadowplay - Behind the Lines and Under Fire: The Inside Story of Europe's Last War

by Tim Marshall

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Book Summary

In exploring the tumultuous final years of Yugoslavia, Tim Marshall’s account offers readers an immersive look into the intricacies and harsh realities of Europe’s last major war. Drawing upon his experiences as a journalist on the ground, Marshall reconstructs the collapse of a nation and the devastating impact on its people and institutions. His narrative not only chronicles events but also scrutinizes the motivations, mishaps, and lessons that shaped the conflict and its aftermath.

  • Ethnic divisions and nationalist rhetoric were central drivers of the Yugoslav conflict, accelerating fragmentation and violence.
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