On the eve of the Great War, which would plunge the Balkans into chaos, a Serbia in London, WOISLAV M. PETROVITCH (c. 1885-1934), attaché to the royal Serbian legation to the Court of St. James, published this straightforward and fact-filled valentine to the people of his homeland. With charming devotion, Petrovitch reveals: . the early history of Serbia and its "rise to greatness" . the reign of King Alexander . the first and second Balkan wars . the ancient beliefs of the Bosnians . the traditional celebrations of Christmas and other holidays . the national epic poetry . and much more. Readers of Eastern European history and students of nationalistic propaganda will find this a fascinating resource