Elegy for Kosovo - Ismail Kadare

A fictional account of the battle on the Field of Blackbirds, and the aftermath.  In actual fact, a parable of the modern Balkans.  Kadare highlights the interethnic rivalries and conflicts that have always plagued the region and prevented any kind of progress or collective action.  He also looks at Europe's longstanding disregard, almost disdain for the Balkans - a kind of Achilles heel of Europe that is always disregarded.  Not my favorite author - a bit heavy-handed in his parable telling for my taste, but still interesting to read.