'Energetically written and thoroughly researched, his book provides an excellent overview of the history of this ill-fated country for the general reader. His challenges to historiographical common wisdom will also make scholars sit up and take notice.' - John Allcock, Bradford University '[This] easily digestible and highly informative survey traces Yugoslav history from the birth of the ... Read morenation after World War I to its ongoing dissolution over the past two decades...Benson shows great insight in illustrating the historical and cultural factors that prevented true national unity from taking hold of this tortured land.' - Jay Freeman, Booklist 'This is a useful introduction to a complicated subject.' - E.M. Despaltovic, Choice Show Less