The Balkans: A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey

"The Balkans: A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey" by Nevill Forbes et al. is a historical narrative from the early 1900s that explores the interwoven pasts of several Balkan countries. The book likely looks at how these nations interacted, their conflicts, and how their cultures changed over time, all within the bigger picture of the Balkans' politics and society. The preface explains how each author contributed to the book, working separately due to certain limitations. The earlier parts of the first chapter set the scene by describing the Balkan Peninsula's geography, the variety of ethnic groups (especially the Slavs), and how invasions and settlements shaped the region up to when Bulgaria and Serbia became dominant. By starting this way, the book provides a base for understanding the detailed histories it explores in later chapters.