This book recounts the independence and nation-states established by various ethnic groups in the Balkans during the first half of the 20th century. However, these states failed to establish a long-term, stable, and healthy political order, instead falling into the "coup trap." Frequent restorations, monarchical dictatorships, and military seizures severely hampered their modernization processes. The volatile international situation in Europe, the internal conflicts between different political factions, and the historical ambitions of strongmen collectively created the complex and ever-changing political landscape of the region during this period. The numerous coups in the Balkans not only reflect that simply copying the Western constitutional monarchy system is not entirely suitable for the national conditions of each country, but also, to a certain extent, demonstrate the long-term nature of building a rule-of-law state and a rule-of-law government.
本书内容讲述20世纪上半叶巴尔干地区各民族先后独立并各自建国。然而, 各国却没有成功建立起长期稳定的良性政治秩序, 反而陷入“政变陷阱”。屡屡出现的国王复辟、君主独裁和军人夺权严重影响了各国的现代化进程。欧洲风云变幻的国际局势, 各国国内不同政治派别之间的矛盾和政治强人的历史野心, 共同造就了这一时期该地区复杂多变的政治态势。巴尔干地区多发的政变, 不仅反映了照搬西方的君主立宪政治体制并不完全适合各国国情, 也在一定程度体现了法治国家和法治政府建设的长期性。
本书内容讲述20世纪上半叶巴尔干地区各民族先后独立并各自建国。然而, 各国却没有成功建立起长期稳定的良性政治秩序, 反而陷入“政变陷阱”。屡屡出现的国王复辟、君主独裁和军人夺权严重影响了各国的现代化进程。欧洲风云变幻的国际局势, 各国国内不同政治派别之间的矛盾和政治强人的历史野心, 共同造就了这一时期该地区复杂多变的政治态势。巴尔干地区多发的政变, 不仅反映了照搬西方的君主立宪政治体制并不完全适合各国国情, 也在一定程度体现了法治国家和法治政府建设的长期性。
