Mirdita House of Gjomarku Kanun

Mirdita House of Gjomarku Kanun
Author: Ndue Gjon Marku
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2017-01-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 1365698165

Since the time of Leke Dukagjini in the 15th c., contemporary of Albania's hero Gjergji Skanderbeg, the name Gjomarku has been synonymous with valor, pride and honor. Through the centuries this family has sought to keep Northern Albania united in their beliefs, traditions and most of all their Catholic religion. During those tumultuous times under the Ottoman Empire's rule, the Gjomarku Kapidans bravely and courageously led their people through a number of wars. The losses were many. The triumphs even more. Ultimately, the years passed, the ravages of those wars, conflicts and final takeover by the Soviet backed Albanian communist regime took its toll on the House of Gjomarku. In this book written one of the last Kapidans of the House, you will understand the battles fought and turmoils endured, both physical and emotional. This book is not voluminous but the content is informative, on-point and instrumental in understanding the legacy the House of Gjomarku has passed on to future generations, near and far.

Singing Waters

Singing Waters
Author: Ann Bridge
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2013-06-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1448211573

Ann Bridge takes the little-known country of Albania for her background recreating the primitive grandeur of the country. The Albanian way of life demonstrates a noble standard of values that is rapidly disappearing under the pressure of modern materialism. Our protagonist is an unhappy and disillusioned young widow who travels to Albania as the result of a chance encounter on the Istanbul express. A fellow passenger tells her that there she will find a life that contains something far more satisfying than the restless gaiety of her cosmopolitan clique. Later, living in the feudal household of an Albanian prince, absorbing an atmosphere of immemorial dignity, and enjoying the friendship of two remarkable women – one a mature and cultured English writer, the other a wise old American doctor – she comes to understand what he had meant. And when, for the second time, she is faced with a tragic outcome to hopes of happiness in love, she is able to find solace among the granite heights and singing waters of Albania.

Albania

Albania
Author: Library of Congress. Federal Research Division
Publisher: Headquarters Department of Army
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1994
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Titoites

The Titoites
Author: Enver Hoxha
Publisher:
Total Pages: 650
Release: 1982
Genre: Albania
ISBN:

Historical Dictionary of Albania

Historical Dictionary of Albania
Author: Robert Elsie
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 663
Release: 2010-03-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 081087380X

Albania is not well known by outsiders; it was deliberately closed to the outside world during the communist era. Now it has thankfully become free again, its borders are open and it can be visited, and it is increasingly integrating with the rest of Europe and beyond. Unfortunately, Albania has had its share of problems in the post-communist era; it's a land of destitution and despair, thanks in part to the Albanian mafia, which has turned the country into one of blood-feuds, kalashnikovs, and eternal crises. Yet, Albania is, in essence, a European nation like any other and will soon, it is to be hoped, advance and take its proper place in Europe and the world. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Albania relates the history of this little-known country through a detailed chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, appendixes, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets.

The Ottoman Empire, the Balkans, the Greek Lands

The Ottoman Empire, the Balkans, the Greek Lands
Author: Elias Kolovos
Publisher: Gorgias Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781617190995

This volume is a collection of essays written in honor of Professor John C. Alexander on the topic of the Ottoman Balkans and the Ottoman Greek community.

The Sons of Bayezid

The Sons of Bayezid
Author: Dimitris J. Kastritsis
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004158367

The Civil War of 1402-1413 is one of the most complicated periods in Ottoman history. This book is the first full-length study of that chapter in history, which began with Timur's dismemberment of the early Ottoman Empire following his defeat of Bayezid 'the Thunderbolt' at Ankara (1402). This book is a detailed reconstruction of events based on available sources, as well as a study of the period's political culture as reflected in its historical narratives.

Albania: a Country Study

Albania: a Country Study
Author: Raymond Zickel
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2013-06-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781490406244

This volume is one in a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army.