British Travelers and British Travel Writing: An Overview to British Travelers Visiting Albania in the First Half of 19th Century

The Grand Tour played an important role in the education of aristocratic British youth. Several requirements served for its classical qualification. lasted from some months to years. Travelers’ individual choices, spread diseases, priority special places, as well historical events shaped travel plan. changed denotation 19th century, reflecting a radical social transformation society. middle class would be engaged travelling beyond borders territory. Romantic traveler century differers classic Tour, stressing heroism and bravery, avoiding scenic descriptions. These travelers resembled explorer. A term introduced by Romantics. dense narrative produced this period permit public become familiar with unalike people, experiences, lands. There are five travellers that visited Albanian land first half during Romanticims. Dodwell, Hughes, Martin Leake, Urquhart Best published works mentioning Albania theme, culture, nature, geography. Dodwell’s work is significant because archeology. T.S. Hughes gives information about Ali Pasha his mystical figure. Topographical data on population, customs, traditions Leake’s book. looks at Orient philosophical viewpoint. hunting, natural beauty, written Best. Therefore, their books give essential country century.