War in the Balkans dominated headlines throughout the 1990s; displacing millions of ordinary people and renewing debate over responses to genocide in the modern era. St. Louis is home today to nearly 20;000 refugees from war in Bosnia-Herzegovina; one of the largest concentrations of any city in the United States.As awareness of the large Bosnian community in St. Louis grows; relatively little is known about the actual lives and experiences of these refugees. After the Fall looks at the impact of the war and the reality of "ethnic cleansing" in the life of one extended Bosnian family in St. Louis.Through richly textured photographs and compelling first-person interview narratives; After the Fall tells the story of the Oric family from the city of Srebrenica; survivors of the 1995 fall of the United Nations-declared "safe area" and what has been called the single greatest atrocity in Europe since the end of World War II.Important for those interested in human rights; photojournalism; immigration; and regional history; After the Fall opens a door of understanding on a significant new community in St. Louis of people rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of one of the twentieth century's most brutal conflicts.
#1873625 in Books Guild Press of Indiana; Inc. 1995-12-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.35 x 6.38 x 9.26l; 1.94 #File Name: 1878208659393 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ThanksBy Gordon MilesGreat book good for everyone. Thanks0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Judy LaymanIt was bought because my great grandfather was mentioned in it.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A comprehensive look at the 19th!By Todd E. NewmanIt is difficult finding books that cover single regiments with solid information that only pertains to the unit itself sometimes. Author Craig Dunn has put together a very comprehensive book that covers the birth of the 19th Indiana to final muster in 1865. I liked the fact that Dunn didn't dwell on only officers but brought the private soldier to life as short biographies and the details of their involvement were written about. Dunn covers early exhaustive marches; campaigns; camp life; politics and explains the many personalities within the 19th. Dunn backs his material up well with references and also many statistics are added that enhance this book tremendously. This book serves as a great resource tool in learning about the hard fighting 19th and I recommend it to many interested in learning about the tough regiment of the famous Iron Brigade.
