Download or read book Croatia Myth and Reality written by C. Michael McAdams and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Croatia Myth and Reality written by C. Michael McAdams and published by . This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sixties in Croatia written by Vesna Ledić and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Exploring the period from 1958 to 1971, the exhibition covers areas of architecture, art, culture, design, film, literature, music, photography, theatre, along with a few others. It was a decade marked by major political, economic and cultural shifts worldwide which impacted Croatia and brought economic prosperity. The exhibition also dives deep into popular culture of the period with music festivals, vinyl records, jeans and mini-skirts, rock’n’roll, the sexual revolution, and other popular moments and movements of the 60s in Croatia."--
Download or read book Heavenly Serbia in Croatia written by Nenad Piskač and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his book "Heavenly Serbia" in Croatia, Nenad Piskač reveals the world-view-ideological, political, normative and organisational structure of Greater-Serbian armed aggression on the Republic of Croatia, based on authentic RSK (Republic of Serbian Krajina) documents. The central part of the book are the RSK documents and sources, which have been entirely unavailable to the Croatian and foreign public until now. On the basis of these documents, the author reconstructs the ideology, goals and chronology of the establishment of the occupying Serbian Government on Croatian territory. He documents their radicalism, terrorism, anti-ecumenism and St. Sava fundamentalism in refusing any type of recognition of the Croatian state. The book also publishes for the first-time documents which undoubtedly show the systematic preparation of Serbian terrorists in Croatia for the evacuation of "all inhabitants unfit to fight" in the event of any reintegration of the occupied areas into the Croatian state. The book also contains corresponding commands issued by the Greater-Serbian terrorists on the eve of Oluja (Operation Storm) and the years-long operational plans for "evacuation" of Serbs from Croatia, thereby completely denying all accusations (made by Serbia, The Hague and Croatia) of alleged ethnic cleansing committed by the Croatian State (a "criminal organisation" according to Carl Bildt, Carla del Ponte, Savo Strbac, and others). The published documents most clearly give evidence of how thoroughly the Greater Serbian project was planned, led and carried out (from 1990 to 1995). By citing a great number of data also from authentic documents from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Piskač concisely points out and identifies the 150 years of genesis and continuity of the Greater-Serbian Saint Sava ideology. The book emphasises the explicit conceptual, methodological and terminological, that is, qualitative identity of the Greater Serbian project, most of which was preserved unchanged also in the 21st century, - in spite of the immense heterogeneous changes in the entire world. The central characters are clearly differentiated - the aggressor and the victim, and the legal and political lack of objectivity of the constructions about the "civil war" and "balance of guilt", by which different interest groups try to place a strain on the Croatian future, are clearly shown. Readers, researchers, Government bodies in the Republic of Croatia and The Hague Tribunal can now find in one place a huge number of extremely useful data and references to authentic documents, with which the author gives, in form of a book, an expert, logical and easy-to-consult contribution to the understanding of the Greater Serbian ideology and practice at the end of the 20th century. For the first time documents are presented - from the preparation and implementation of the so-called "tree trunk" revolution [the Serbian blockade of the roads around Knin in 1990], the activities of the military and civilian occupational authorities, their widespread connection with similar processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina - to the connection with the source of all this evil, which could be found and can still be found in the institutions and the elites in the States "in the territory of the former Yugoslavia". Heavenly Serbia in Croatia does not limit itself in establishing the genesis and sequence of events in Croatia's recent past, but it rather shows, on the basis of authentic documents, how a community which is not familiar with its own past is condemned to its repetition. The author publishes documents from which it is evident that the systematic falsifying of the facts and interpretations of the past Greater Serbian armed aggression, among other things, had the purpose of ideological, political and staff amnesty of the aggressor, so that they would be established again in the institutions of the Croatian state and Croatian society with those same goals, staff and rhetor
Download or read book The Myths and Legends of Croatia written by Robert Potter and published by . This book was released on 2023-08-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the mystical world of Croatian folklore in "The Myths and Legends of Croatia" by Robert Potter. From creation myths to heroic tales, this engaging book offers a vivid exploration of the narratives that have shaped a nation's identity. Whether you're a curious traveler, folklore enthusiast, or simply someone intrigued by the magic of storytelling, this book invites you to embark on a journey through Croatia's mythical landscape. Experience the allure of Vila, uncover the secrets of Zagreb, and encounter dragons and deities that still whisper in the Adriatic winds. "A captivating journey through Croatia's mythical landscape - a must-read!" "Potter masterfully blends history and legend in this enchanting exploration." "From Vila to dragons, this book leaves no mythical stone unturned." "An insightful guide to Croatian folklore, both for scholars and casual readers." "Robert Potter brings Croatia's legends to life with elegance and flair." "An essential read for anyone interested in European mythology." "The Myths and Legends of Croatia is as mesmerizing as the land it describes." "Beautifully written and thoroughly researched, this book is a treasure trove of folklore." "Potter's prose weaves a magical tapestry that resonates with the soul." "A book that not only educates but also transports the reader into the heart of Croatian mythology."
Download or read book The Myth of Ethnic War written by V. P. Gagnon, Jr. and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The wars in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in neighboring Croatia and Kosovo grabbed the attention of the western world not only because of their ferocity and their geographic location, but also because of their timing. This violence erupted at the exact moment when the cold war confrontation was drawing to a close, when westerners were claiming their liberal values as triumphant, in a country that had only a few years earlier been seen as very well placed to join the west. In trying to account for this outburst, most western journalists, academics, and policymakers have resorted to the language of the premodern: tribalism, ethnic hatreds, cultural inadequacy, irrationality; in short, the Balkans as the antithesis of the modern west. Yet one of the most striking aspects of the wars in Yugoslavia is the extent to which the images purveyed in the western press and in much of the academic literature are so at odds with evidence from on the ground."—from The Myth of Ethnic War V. P. Gagnon Jr. believes that the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s were reactionary moves designed to thwart populations that were threatening the existing structures of political and economic power. He begins with facts at odds with the essentialist view of ethnic identity, such as high intermarriage rates and the very high percentage of draft-resisters. These statistics do not comport comfortably with the notion that these wars were the result of ancient blood hatreds or of nationalist leaders using ethnicity to mobilize people into conflict. Yugoslavia in the late 1980s was, in Gagnon's view, on the verge of large-scale sociopolitical and economic change. He shows that political and economic elites in Belgrade and Zagreb first created and then manipulated violent conflict along ethnic lines as a way to short-circuit the dynamics of political change. This strategy of violence was thus a means for these threatened elites to demobilize the population. Gagnon's noteworthy and rather controversial argument provides us with a substantially new way of understanding the politics of ethnicity.
Download or read book Croatian Tales of Long Ago written by Ivana Brlic-Mazuranic and published by Pantianos Classics. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vibrant and illustrated selection of Croatian myths and heroic folk tales offers stunning glimpses into a centuries-old culture. The familiar themes of the fairy tale - the gallant hero, fearsome beast, and damsel-in-distress - were popular with the storytellers of Croatia of old. What makes these stories so interesting is the local variations of familiar narratives; the maritime culture of Croatia is reflected in the story of Fisherman Plunk, whose poverty motivates him to seek adventure. Many of the mystical creatures described are peculiar to the Croatian culture, with dialogue between humans and creatures of the wilderness plus poetic verses giving each story a distinctive tone. Croatia's folklore is understood to be a local variation on the wider grouping of Slavic myths. Exotic and unfamiliar to Western readers, the stories are made vivid by the illustrations of Vladimir Kirin, whose unique style brings the creatures and scenes of the stories alive. The translator F. S. Copeland sought to preserve the accuracy and uniqueness of Croatia's folklore, and appends at the conclusion a series of interpretive notes so readers can better understand the stories and the names of the characters.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Croatia written by Robert Stallaerts and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Croatia relates the history of this country through a detailed chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets.
Download or read book After the Fall written by Noemi Marin and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2007 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noemi Marin analyzes famous writers from the area as critical intellectuals and exiles in order to explore the role of rhetoric and identity in writers' own experiences during the long history of communism. Along with examinations of discursive relationships among power, culture and resistance in works by George Konrad, Andrei Codrescu, and Siavenka Drakulic before and after the fall of communism, Marin proposes specific dimensions for a rhetoric of exile pertinent to communist Eastern and Central Europe. After the Fall shows how critical works on identity, culture, and communist history by the writers studied aid in reconstituting a rhetoric of dissidence, identity, and legitimation in the public discourse of a changing Europe. The book offers a unique perspective on the complex contexts of political transition, in which competing public discourse on freedom and democracy intersect with totalitarian regimes, unsettled societies, and issues of resistance.
Download or read book Croatian Tales of Long Ago written by Ivana Brlic-Mazuranic and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collection Croatian Tales of Long Ago is considered to be a masterpiece and features a series of newly written fairy tales heavily inspired by motifs taken from ancient Slavic mythology of pre-Christian Croatia. Croatian Tales of Long Ago are seen as one of the most typical examples of the writing style of Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić. The book has been compared by literary critics to Hans Christian Andersen and J. R. R. Tolkien due to the way it combines original fantasy plots with folk mythology.
Download or read book In the Name of Independence The Unmaking of Tito s Yugoslavia written by Branko Belan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Croatia written by Cathie Carmichael and published by Oxford, England : Clio Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An annotated bibliography of 707 works dealing with the history, geography, economy, and politics of Croatia, as well as its people, their culture, custom, religion, and social organization. Attention is also paid to current living conditions such as housing, education, newspapers, clothing, etc. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Miniature Empires written by James Minahan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 20th century's most protracted conflict, the Cold War, also provided the longest and most stable peace in the history of the modern world--a fragile peace that came at the price of national freedom for many people. With the demise of the Cold War, new nearly-unknown countries, long ignored or suppressed, came to the attention of the world, as ethnic and national conflicts, rooted in the multi-ethnic populations of the newly independent states, emerged. From Bosnia-Herzegovina and Macedonia to Eritrea and Uzbekistan, Miniature Empires provides an essential guide to the states recognized since 1989 and the "nations" that dwell within their borders. Miniature Empires is the first reference book to address the post-Cold War nationalist resurgence by focusing on the nations within the new nation-states--both the core nationalities and the national minorities. Each article highlights the historical, political, social, and economic evolution of the new nations. Outstanding Academic Book
Download or read book One Europe Many Nations written by James B. Minahan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-07-30 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dominating world politics since 1945, the Cold War created a fragile peace while suppressing national groups in the Cold War's most dangerous theater—Europe. Today, with the collapse of Communism, the European Continent is again overshadowed by the specter of radical nationalism, as it was at the beginning of the century. Focusing on the many possible conflicts that dot the European landscape, this book is the first to address the Europeans as distinct national groups, not as nation-states and national minorities. It is an essential guide to the national groups populating the so-called Old World-groups that continue to dominate world headlines and present the world community with some of its most intractable conflicts. While other recent reference books on Europe approach the subject of nations and nationalism from the perspective of the European Union and the nation-state, this book addresses the post-Cold War nationalist resurgence by focusing on the most basic element of any nationalism—the nation. It includes entries on nearly 150 groups, surveying these groups from the earliest period of their national histories to the dawn of the 21st century. In short essays highlighting the political, social, economic, and historical evolution of peoples claiming a distinct identity in an increasingly integrated continent, the book provides both up-to-date information and historical background on the European national groups that are currently making the news and those that will produce future headlines.
Download or read book Ethnology Myth and Politics written by Dunja Rihtman-Augustin and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the most prominent Croatian ethnologist/anthropologist of her time, Dunja Rihtman-Augustin (recently deceased) offers a critical overview of her country’s ethnological tradition and its developments. Within ten essays, this book (compiled and completed by Jasna Capo Zmegac) sheds light on a series of research questions and problems, and makes crucial remarks regarding the relationship between ethnology and politics. The volume provides exceptional insight not only into Croatian ethnology but also into the key ruptures in Croatian society in general.
Download or read book Concepts in Composition written by Irene L. Clark and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A textbook for composition pedagogy courses. It focuses on scholarship in rhetoric and composition that has influenced classroom teaching, in order to foster reflection on how theory impacts practice.
Download or read book Contemporary Trends in Local Governance written by Carlos Nunes Silva and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses and explores recent trends in the field of local and urban governance. It focuses on three domains: institutional reforms in local government; inter-municipal cooperation; and citizen participation in local governance. In the last decades, in different regions of the world, there is ample evidence that sub-national government, in particular the field of local governance, is in a permanent state of change and reflux, although with differences that reflect national particularities. Since these institutional changes have an impact in the local policy process, in the delivery of public services, in the local democracy, and in the quality of life, it is mandatory to monitor these continued institutional changes, to learn and develop with these changes, if possible before these experiences are transferred and replicated in other countries. The editor and contributors address issues of interest for a wide audience, comprising of students and researchers in various disciplines, and policy makers at both national and sub-national tiers of government.
