The Uncomfortable Truth about the Macedonian Political Organization (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781728827803)

The Macedonian Political Organization (MPO) (presently known as the Macedonian Patriotic Organization) is perhaps one of the most controversial Macedonian Diaspora organizations. On one hand, its official stance has always been the realization of a 'Macedonia for the Macedonians'; its members and followers promote the Macedonian culture; and they call themselves Macedonians. On the other hand, the MPO leadership has often negated the existence of ethnic Macedonians and a Macedonian language, and the MPO bylaws claim that the term 'Macedonian' has no ethnic connotation.This book examines the MPO in the context of the Macedonian Cause, especially how it relates to Macedonian identity and the creation of a free and independent Macedonia. It provides a clearer picture of the MPO and its relations to, and impact on, the Macedonian Cause. The goal is to uncover the truth of MPO's ideologies and motivations; reveal the inconsistencies and ambiguities in its membership's loyalties; and to determine its proper place in the larger story of Macedonians in America.

Author: Victor Sinadinoski
ISBN-10: 1728827809
ISBN-13: 9781728827803
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2018
Pages: 126
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d