Will Nicoll

The bane of Albania

Blendi Fevziu describes how after 40 years’ rule ‘Uncle Enver’ left Albania the third poorest country in the world

issue 14 May 2016

  • Enver Hoxha: The Iron Fist of Albania

    Blendi Fevziu, translated by Majlinda Nishku

    I.B. Tauris, pp. 312

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