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Book SynopsisProfessor Skendi, a native of Albania, traces the progress and setbacks of Albania's long struggle for national unity during this least-known period of its intricate history. He discusses the heritage of its people and examines in detail the developments that led to Albanian independence: national resistance to the decisions of the Congress of Berl
Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. vii*Note on Transcription and Toponymies, pg. xi*Contents, pg. xv*Abbreviations, pg. 1*Introduction: Albania's Legacy, pg. 3*I. The Albanian League and the Congress of Berlin, pg. 31*II. Resistance to the Decisions of the Berlin Congress, pg. 54*III. The Struggle for Administrative Autonomy, pg. 88*IV. Cultural Affirmation, pg. 111*V. Problems in National Education, pg. 129*VI. Role of Societies and Press Abroad, pg. 145*VII. Political Thinking, pg. 165*VIII. Diffuse Revolutionary Activity, pg. 190*IX. Contribution of the Italo-Albanians to the National Movement, pg. 215*X. Albania's Importance to Austria-Hungary and Italy, pg. 238*XI. Rivalry between Austria-Hungary and Italy and Albanian Reaction, pg. 257*XII. The Interests of Balkan Neighbors and the Great Powers, pg. 287*XIII. Pretenders to an Imaginary Throne, pg. 316*XIV. Collaboration Between Albanians and Young Turks, pg. 335*XV. The Struggle for a National Alphabet and National Schools, pg. 366*XVI. The Deepening of the Albanian-Young Turk Conflict, pg. 391*XVII. Revolts, Demands, and Interventions, pg. 405*XVIII. The Attainment of Independence, pg. 438*Conclusion, pg. 464*Selected Bibliography; Index, pg. 473
