Black Lamb and Grey Falcon
by Rebecca West
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Travel, Most Recommended Books, and Travel.
Written on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West's classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon probes the troubled history of the Balkans, an...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Travel, Most Recommended Books, and Travel.
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