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Albanian Identities: Myth and History
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Albanian Identities: Myth and History Hardcover - 2002

by Stephanie Schwandner-Sievers (Editor); Bernd J. Fischer (Editor)


From the publisher

"... a pioneering effort in English-language studies on Albania." --Nicholas C. Pano

Albanian history is permeated by myths and mythical narratives that often serve political purposes, from the depiction of the legendary "founder of the nation," Skanderbeg, to the exploits of the KLA in the recent Kosovo War. The essays in Albanian Identities, by a multinational, multidisciplinary team of scholars and non-academic specialists, deconstruct prevalent political or historiographical myths about Albania's past and present, bringing to light the ways in which Albanian myths have served to justify and direct violence, buttress political power, and foster internal cohesion. Albanian Identities demonstrates the power of myths to this day, as they underpin political and social processes in crisis-ridden, post-totalitarian Albania.

First line

The beginnings of the Albanian national awakening, better known as the 'Albanian National Renaissance' (rilindja), took place during the 1830s and 40s.

Details

  • Title Albanian Identities: Myth and History
  • Author Stephanie Schwandner-Sievers (Editor); Bernd J. Fischer (Editor)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Indiana University Press
  • Date September 2002
  • ISBN 9780253341891 / 0253341892
  • Weight 0.93 lbs (0.42 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.98 x 6 x 0.98 in (22.81 x 15.24 x 2.49 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Myth, Nationalism - Albania
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002068493
  • Dewey Decimal Code 949.65

About the author

Stephanie Schwandner-Sievers is Lecturer and Nash Fellow in Albanian Studies at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London.

Bernd J. Fischer is Professor of History at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and author of Albania at War, 1939-1945.