The Balkan Wars 1912 to 1913 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169215405)

The Balkan Wars 1912 to 1913 is a historical book written by Jacob Gould Schurman that provides a comprehensive account of the Balkan Wars that took place between 1912 and 1913. The book describes the political and social climate in the Balkan region leading up to the wars, including the tensions between the Ottoman Empire and the Balkan states, as well as the alliances and rivalries between the various Balkan nations.The book goes on to describe the military campaigns and battles that took place during the wars, including the Siege of Adrianople and the Battle of Kumanovo. It also details the diplomatic negotiations and treaties that were signed following the wars, including the Treaty of London and the Treaty of Bucharest.Schurman provides a detailed analysis of the impact of the Balkan Wars on the region and on the wider international community. He examines the role of the Great Powers, such as Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Germany, in the conflict and how their involvement shaped the outcome of the wars.Overall, The Balkan Wars 1912 to 1913 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Balkan region and the complex political and social dynamics that led to the outbreak of the First World War.No one could have observed at close range the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 without perceiving, always in the background and occasionally in the foreground, the colossal rival figures of Russia and Austria-Hungary. Attention was called to the phenomenon at various points in this volume and especially in the concluding pages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jacob Gould Schurman
ISBN-10: 1169215408
ISBN-13: 9781169215405
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d