Marie-Janine Calic's 'Balkan-Odyssee' Examines Exile in Southeast Europe 1933–1941
Historian Marie-Janine Calic has published 'Balkan-Odyssee', a book that recounts the history of exile in Southeast Europe between 1933 and 1941. The work is also a political and cultural history of the region. During World War II, the Balkans served as a refuge for people who lacked the means to escape to the West, becoming an exile without exit for many. The book's narrative challenges the region's poor image, touching on figures like Tito and Ceaușescu, who profited from their 'Schaukelpolitik' (swing policy).
Key facts
- Marie-Janine Calic authored 'Balkan-Odyssee'.
- The book covers exile in Southeast Europe from 1933 to 1941.
- It is both a political and cultural history of Southeast Europe.
- During WWII, the Balkans were a refuge for those who could not afford to flee to the West.
- The region became an exile without exit for many.
- Tito and Ceaușescu are mentioned as profiting from their swing policy.
- The book addresses the Balkans' negative image.
- The source is an interview in Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
Entities
Artists
- Marie-Janine Calic
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Locations
- Balkans
- Southeast Europe