Together comprising one of the first modern conflicts of the twentieth century, the Balkan Wars (1912-13) served as precursors of the bloody wars to follow. This volume offers a fascinating exploration of the wars' history, with a central focus on the experiences of both combatants and civilians.

"This is a well-curated and well-intended collection of essays. The editors and contributors have brought considerable knowledge and insight of the Balkan wars into the mainstreams of the New Military History. The collective linguistic and research scope of the contributors is comprehensive. Students and scholars of southeastern Europe will read these essays with profit, but it is the fields of European and global war studies that will benefit most from this excellent volume." ? Slavic Review

"This excellent volume is a timely addition to the literature on the Balkan Wars and beyond. Its versatility, diversity, and empirical depth are bound to make a serious impact in the field." ? Ugur Ümit Üngör, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences