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A refreshed edition of the landmark history of the Balkans.

Tells the story of an ordinary man who became the king of the largest slum in Rio, the head of a drug cartel and Brazil's most notorious criminal.

The landmark history of the Balkans, fully revised and updated.

A newly revised and updated edition of an award-winning BBC correspondent's magisterial history of the Balkan region This unique and lively history of Balkan geopolitics since the early nineteenth century gives readers the essential historical background to more than one hundred years of events in this war-torn area. No other book covers the entire region, or offers such profound insights into the roots of Balkan violence, or explains so vividly the origins of modern Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania. Now updated to include the fall of Slobodan Milosevic, the capture of all indicted war criminals from the Yugoslav wars, and each state's quest for legitimacy in the European Union, The Balkans explores the often catastrophic relationship between the Balkans and the Great Powers, raising some disturbing questions about Western intervention.

This unique and lively history of Balkan geopolitics since the early nineteenth century gives readers the essential historical background to recent events in this war-torn area. No other book covers the entire region, or offers such profound insights into the roots of Balkan violence, or explains so vividly the origins of modern Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania. Misha Glenny presents a lucid and fair-minded account of each national group in the Balkans and its struggle for statehood. The narrative is studded with sharply observed portraits of kings, guerrillas, bandits, generals, and politicians. Glenny also explores the often- catastrophic relationship between the Balkans and the Great Powers, raising some disturbing questions about Western intervention. schovat popis

A survey of two centuries of history, by Britain's commentator on the Balkans, Misha Glenny. It offers general readers a single narrative that explains the background to the terrible events on their television screens and provides insights into the roots of the region's reputation for violence. It also explores the origins of modern Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Bulgaria and Albania.

The narrative delves into the world of cybercrime through the lens of an investigative reporter, who assesses the effectiveness of international law enforcement in tackling this growing threat. It explores the motivations and personalities of online criminals, providing a deeper understanding of their actions and the challenges faced by authorities in combating cyber-related offenses.

Riveting . . . ["McMafia"] provides insightful sociological perspectives about why certain nations spawn especially widespread and virulent organized crime networks--"The Seattle Times." photographs.

The narrative explores the Balkan Crisis and the subsequent war that erupted following Croatia and Slovenia's declarations of independence in 1991. Misha Glenny provides a detailed eyewitness account, analyzing the historical and political factors that fueled the conflict, rooted in unresolved issues from the World Wars. The book includes updated insights on the Dayton Accords and U.S. involvement, offering a balanced portrayal of key figures and emphasizing the human experiences behind the headlines of this brutal civil war.

The benefits of living in a digital, globalised society are enormous; so too are the dangers. This book explores the three fundamental threats facing us in the 21st century: cyber crime, cyber warfare and cyber industrial espionage. It is suitable for those who use a computer: the essential crime book.