Croatia. The Complete History of the Country

Croatia is a country with a long and controversial history. In her book, Patricia Bartolic describes the events that took place in this region, starting from ancient times and ending in the 21st century. It so happened that the interests of different states have always intersected in this small Balkan country, and that is why for centuries Croats had to fight for their right to independence and sovereignty. However, the deep wounds that Croatia suffered in the past only united its people, while the mistakes and contradictions of history became a source of its amazing wisdom and respect for traditions. Various versions of the origin of the Croats, which remain a mystery to historians, the long period of dependence and fragmentation during which the Croatian people formed, their self-awareness and the "Croatian dream" of creating their own country, the concessions of the leaders of Yugoslavia to fascist Germany and the heroic resistance of partisans to the occupiers during World War II, the experience of existing within a socialist federal state, the blood and pain of the Serbo-Croatian conflict, as well as the dreams and hopes of modern Croatia – you will learn all about the history of this amazing country in this book. In addition, it contains interesting descriptions of the region's geography and the culture and mentality of its inhabitants. As you read the book, remember: difficult historical trials create truly great nations.