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