Serbia: A Sketch by Helen Leah Reed
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| Author | Reed, Helen Leah, 1860?-1926 |
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| LoC No. | 17000059 |
| Title | Serbia: A Sketch |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Serbia: A Sketch" by Helen Leah Reed is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a lens into the history, culture, and struggles of the Serbian nation, focusing particularly on its journey through hardship and its quest for identity and freedom amidst external pressures and internal strife. The narrative reveals the pride, resilience, and rich traditions of Serbia while passionately advocating for its recognition and support by other nations. At the start of the narrative, Reed introduces Serbia as the "younger sister" of the nations, embodying a struggle for recognition and autonomy. The text delves into Serbia's historical context, detailing its formation and the challenges it faced in establishing a sense of identity and governance amid the threats from more powerful neighboring states. Reed describes Serbia's evolving relationship with its environment and neighboring nations, highlighting its enduring spirit even in the face of adversity. She references significant historical events, such as the Battle of Kossovo, to illustrate the persistence of national pride and the collective memory that unites the Serbian people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Serbia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35231 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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