The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2

"The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2" by Henry Baerlein is a historical exploration of Yugoslavia's turbulent beginnings in the wake of World War I. It portrays the newly formed nation's struggles to unite diverse ethnic groups such as Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes amidst internal conflicts and external opposition from neighboring countries like Italy and Romania. The book captures the immediate challenges of establishing a unified identity and governance in the face of post-war geopolitical tensions and competing national aspirations, setting the stage for political maneuvering and conflicts as various nationalities vie for power and recognition within the fragile state.