The Balkan Peninsula
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Balkan history with basic English reading ability
- University students who want free original English historical texts for background reading
- Self-learners who need English materials to support area studies coursework
Not a good fit for
- Readers with limited English reading ability who want accessible popular history in Chinese
- Readers expecting modern academic standards, detailed notes, and the latest research findings
Reading tips
- Start with the table of contents and chapter titles to build a rough framework of Balkan geography and historical periods.
- Keep a modern general history of the Balkans or a map at hand to check place names and events as you read.
- When you encounter judgments shaped by period bias, mark them and return to them critically after finishing.
About the publisher
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About the author
Frank Fox (1874–1960), born Frank Ignatius Fox, was a British journalist, writer and soldier who was born in Australia. After moving to London in 1909, he became an assistant editor at the Morning Post, entering the British press. During the First World War he served both as a war correspondent and as an officer in the Royal Artillery, receiving the OBE; this experience gave him first-hand material for his war writing. Eight of his works are held here, covering travel and national portraits of Australia, England, Switzerland, Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula, as well as documentary writing such as The King's Pilgrimage. He observed places and current affairs with a reporter's eye, in plain, readable prose. Public information is limited, and details of his life and the influence of his works remain to be further studied.
