Bosnia is one of those countries that drifts in and out of C20th history courses. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the Balkan Wars following the break up of Yugoslavia, and that's about it. But what of its history, traditions and culture? What about all those years as part of the Ottoman Empire? And are the seeds of today's troubles firmly planted in ancient feuds and hatreds, as some commentators suggest? This readable volume gives the context to current problems and issues in the region, and helps teachers - and good A Level students - understand why Bosnia matters to us.