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Traditions
Besa: The Word That Defines a People
Medieval Nobles
The Despots of Southern Arbëria: How Gjin Bua Shpata and Gjon Zenebishi Challenged Empires
Biography
Three Brothers, One Nation: The Frashëris Who Remade Albania
Ottoman Era
The Lion of Janina and the General: Ali Pasha's War Against Napoleon at Nicopolis
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Battle of Albulena1457 · AlbulenaSkanderbeg launched a surprise attack on the Ottoman camp at midday, when the troops had grown complacent. Albanian cavalry and infantry caused confusion and panic, and within two hours the camp was in Albanian hands.View detailsJoin Alboholic
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