Black Lamb and Grey Falcon : A Journey Through Yugoslavia

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 Falconprobes the troubled history of the Balkans and the uneasy relationships among its ethnic groups. The landscape and the people of Yugoslavia are brilliantly observed as West untangles the tensions that rule the country’s history as well as its daily life.

Rebecca West (1892-û1983) was a novelist, biographer, journalist, critic, and one of the twentieth century-'s most brilliant and forceful writers.
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