History of Albania The syncretic Bektashi sect, meanwhile, gained adherence across large components of the South, especially Skrapari and Dishnica where it is the overwhelming majority. Despite this, Bektashi tekkes in the South and Catholic churches in the North were both utilized by the nationalist motion as places…

Since Russia also favoured peace within the Balkans, from the Russian viewpoint it was fascinating to maintain Pašić in energy. However, the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led Austria-Hungary to declare struggle on Serbia in the course of the July Crisis. Russia mobilised her armed forces in late…