{"title":"James Pettifer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound insights of James Pettifer, a distinguished historian and author specialising in the rich tapestry of Balkan and Macedonian history. With a keen focus on the intricate dynamics of this fascinating region, Pettifer's works offer readers an in-depth exploration of cultural, political, and military histories that have shaped contemporary Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eLakes and Empires in Macedonian History\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a masterful examination of the geographical and historical significance of the Macedonian landscape. Through his meticulous research and engaging prose, Pettifer reveals how these natural elements have influenced the socio-political developments in the area over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts and academics alike, James Pettifer's collection delves into the complexities and enduring legacies of the Balkan region. His books serve as essential resources for anyone looking to understand the pivotal events and empires that have left an indelible mark on European history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lakes-and-empires-in-macedonian-history-by-james-pettifer-9781350226135","title":"Lakes and Empires in Macedonian History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLakes and Empires in Macedonian History: Contesting the Waters\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Psarades, a lakeside village in Macedonian Greece on the shores of the Prespa lake. This village, which is in many ways a completely typical Greek settlement and yet remains unconventional in its way of life, embodies the many contradictions of modern history. In exploring its roots, James Pettifer and Miranda Vickers skilfully uncover the wider social, cultural, and political history of this lake region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from oral testimonies and attentive to the construction of national histories, this book considers how the development of international borders, movement of people, and role of national identities within imperial borderlands have shaped Macedonia today. By centring the lakes and making use of an innovative environmental historical methodology, Pettifer and Vickers offer the first environmental history of this multi-ethnic borderland region shared by Greece, North Macedonia, and Albania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a nuanced and sophisticated transnational account of Macedonia from prehistory to the 21st century, which will be essential reading for all Balkan scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849402208492,"sku":"9781350226135","price":431.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20173633482668.jpg?v=1759045073"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-pettifer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}