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Rebecca West
Penguin Books USA · Paperback · April 1, 1995
Reading lane: Eastern European History
Widely recognized as West's most distinguished nonfiction work, this book describes the author's travels to Yugoslavia with her husband in 1937--a journey overshadowed by the growing inevitability of the Second World War.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
How It Lands
A brisk way into a layered historical world, with enough gravity to keep it honest.
Come here for
- cultural context, not just dates
- serious, immersive prose
Expect
- insightful explanation
- a sustained, bookish read
Book Details
- Authors
- Rebecca West
- Publisher
- Penguin Books USA
- Published
- April 1, 1995
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Eastern European History · East African History
- Reading lane
- Eastern European History
Affinity
Publisher Categories
Writers' Lives
Eastern European History
Travel Writing
About This Book
Widely recognized as West's most distinguished nonfiction work, this book describes the author's travels to Yugoslavia with her husband in 1937--a journey overshadowed by the growing inevitability of the Second World War. Read more
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