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Title: The Diamond of Jannina: Ali Pasha 1741-1822 by William Plomer ISBN: 0-224-61721-4 Publisher: Vintage/Ebury (A Division of Random House Group) Pub. Date: 15 January, 1970 Format: Hardcover

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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: A Great Book Dedicated to a Man of a Great Personality
Comment: Great Book!
Thank you Mr. Plomer for the satisfaction
and emotions that you gave us! A Great Thank You!!!

Rating: 4
Summary: this one ought to be in print
Comment: If you believe that the biography of a merciless tyrant could make a good story, then this is definitely it. Plomer's writing is straight-foward which makes the book a great read for teenagers. Furthermore, the author is convincing with respect to the authenticity of the story he presents. He references the diaries of French and British correspondents to Ali's court, in addition to the writings of various historians who visited Ali Pasha during his rule (most notably, Lord Byron). To Plomer's credit, this is not a dry presentation of the Pasha's exploits. Plomer also examines the rich history of the area (Albania and northeastern Greece) and provides detailed desciptions of its peoples and their habits. For anyone who is interested in 19th century Balkan history, this is mandatory reading.