Yugoslavia: History of Its Demise

International Affairs
"One of the clearest and most useful analyses of why Yugoslavia collapsed and why those in the West...were unable to rescue it."


Die Zeit
"Stands out among literature concerning Yugoslavia."


Book Description
Completely updated and revised from the original German edition, Yugoslavia is the definitive history of the troubled region. Focusing primarily on the 80s and 90s, Viktor Meier covers the disintegration and collapse of Yugoslavia. Meier discusses all regions of Yugoslavia, clearly illuminating a complex history filled with competing parties, factions, religions and cultures. One of the few books to offer a view other than Belgrade, this study is extraordinary in range, drawing on federal and republican archives that will not be open for some time.


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German


About the Author
Viktor Meier was, for 30 years, Balkan correspondent for the Neue Zurcher Zeitung and the Frankfurter Allgemeine, two of Europe's most respected papers. He is known the world over as a leading specialist on Yugoslav affairs.


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Yugoslavia: A History of its Demise tells the story of the disintegration and collapse of the former Yugoslavia. Commencing with the death of General Tito. Viktor Meier discusses the role of all the regions of Yugoslavia, including Macedonia, and in particular emphasizes the crucial part played by Slovenia before the outbreak of war in 1991. Drawing on federal and republican archives, especially in Slovenia, he analyses sources which are not yet officially open.


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