Skënderbeu: The Immortal Myth, Hero and Albanian Symbol of National Pride
Gjergj Kastrioti – Skënderbeu is the most significant figure in the history of the Albanian people, and for many historical reasons that form the foundation of his untouchable myth. His name is deeply rooted in the very foundations of Albanian national consciousness. This 15th-century military leader and statesman built an ideal of struggle for freedom and independence for the Albanians, leading a twenty-five-year war against the Ottoman Empire, which threatened his homeland, the entire Balkans, and ultimately Western Europe itself.
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