A Balkan Freebooter: Being The True Exploits Of The Serbian Outlaw And Comitaj Petko Moritch (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162995816)

""A Balkan Freebooter: Being The True Exploits Of The Serbian Outlaw And Comitaj Petko Moritch"" is a non-fiction book written by Jan Gordon. The book narrates the life and adventures of Petko Moritch, a Serbian outlaw and comitaj, who lived in the Balkans during the early twentieth century. The author uses historical and biographical information to describe the life of this notorious figure, who was known for his daring raids, his fight against the Ottoman Empire, and his involvement in the Balkan Wars. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social context of the Balkans during the period, and explores the complex relationships between the different ethnic and national groups that inhabited the region. It also sheds light on the role of the comitaj in the Balkan society, and the impact of their actions on the struggle for national liberation and independence. Overall, ""A Balkan Freebooter"" is a fascinating and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the history of the Balkans and the life of a legendary figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jan Gordon
ISBN-10: 1162995815
ISBN-13: 9781162995816
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d