Here's an esoteric one - Balkan Wars

[DeathTouchWilly]

So I'm finally reading up on Balkan history which is complicated and LONG. Since you guys read tons of military/history books I'd be remiss if I didn't ask if anyone had read anything enjoyable about the history of the Balkans. It can be as recent as Kosovo or it could be from antiquity. Just looking to assemble a reading list.

[LongBlade]

It doesn't deal exclusively with the Balkans, but has extensive coverage of some happenings there - albeit with a focus on the muslim incursions:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1573922471/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1573922471&linkCode=as2&tag=grogheads-20

Definitely worth a read.

[Jack Nastyface]

recently saw this at a local bookstore for $6....reviews are varied...haven't read it myself.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Balkans-Nationalism-Powers-1804-1999/dp/0140233776/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363121626&sr=8-1&keywords=the+balkans+1804-1999

[Gusington]

I read and enjoyed Balkan Ghosts....it gets a lot of criticism but I enjoyed it.

[MIGMaster]

There are a couple of great books on the Canadian Battle at the Medak Pocket. This my favourite:

http://www.amazon.ca/The-Ghosts-Medak-Pocket-Canadas/dp/0679312943

Another one is called Tested Mettle - here is a little blurb on it:

http://www.balkanpeace.org/index.php?index=/content/testimonies/wctc/wctc14.incl

[besilarius]

If you want background on the deep seated feelings of the inhabitants of the Balkans, A Time of Parting by Anton Donchev, is a great read.
Nothing good happens to anyone in the story, and you understand why all outsiders are hated,

[DeathTouchWilly]

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Most of these books are actually sitting on my desk in the "To Be Read" pile. The Medak Pocket books I haven't heard about. I'm reading in chronological order but when I get up to the most recent (of many) Balkan Wars I think these two will be on the list.

[MIGMaster]

Both of those modern titles really tie the recent conflicts to the convoluted history of the region. Sounds like you have some good reading ahead.