The Sandzak

'A rigorous and extremely interesting volume regarding the intricacies of a critical region that straddles the border between Serbia and Montenegro. Exploring the tangled history and turbulent recent politics of the Sandzak region, a pivotal crossroads of different ethnic and religious groups in Southeastern Europe, the study provides an excellent and timely analysis of the challenges facing multinational states and regions, and also offers important insights into the dimensions which affect the management and stability of potential zones of conflict. Scholars, students and policy-makers will all find the book a definitive work for understanding the region s future development.' * Leonard J. Cohen, Emeritus Professor, School for International Studies, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada; author of Serpent in the Bosom: The Rise and Fall of Slobodan Milosevic *
'The Sandzak occupies a crucial position in the Western Balkans. At times in its varied history it has been the focal point of European, and even world attention. If the Western Balkans erupts again the Sand ak could become a region of critical importance. Its varied history therefore needs to be known, and Morrison and Roberts have provided an excellent introduction to that history. This is the first English-language history of the area and it will be essential reading for all those concerned with the Balkans.' * Richard Crampton, Professor of East European History, University of Oxford 1996-2006; author of Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century and Beyond *
'Morrison & Roberts have written the first detailed scholarly analysis of an important but neglected part of what was once Yugoslavia. The book deals convincingly with the historical evolution of the Sandzak, its position during the Yugoslav crisis of the 1990s, the realignment of Yugoslavia's Muslims along national lines, the important role played by Muslim minorities in internal Montenegrin developments, and the conflicts between Serbs and Muslims (Bosniaks) and among the Slavic-speaking Muslims of Serbia. Well written, well-researched and fascinating to read, this book goes far beyond merely a study of the local politics of a small territory.' * Ambassador Geert Ahrens (ret.); author of Diplomacy on the Edge: Conflict and the Minorities Working Group of the Conference on Yugoslavia *