A Traveller's History of Croatia (Interlink Traveller's Histories) - Softcover

Curtis, Benjamin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566568080 ISBN 13: 9781566568081

Publisher: Interlink Books, 2020

Synopsis

Anyone who has glimpsed the long, mountainous, island-studded Dalmatian coast would surely agree that its beauty is little short of divine. Croatia, quite simply, is blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, and its history is equally captivating. A Traveller's History of Croatia offers tourists and travellers an inside look at how the country's cultural fusion of Mediterranean, Central European and Balkan influences has given it a tumultuous past. The book's narrative begins with Croatia's astounding Greek and Roman legacy, and then explains how the early blooming of the Croatian state in the 9th century was thwarted by the ambitions of its powerful neighbour, Hungary. In the Middle Ages much of the coast came under the control of Venice, which over centuries left its indelible stamp on many charming, historic towns. Croatia became a battlefield as the Ottoman Turks invaded during the 1500s, until they were finally repulsed by the Habsburgs, who ruled the country right up until the First World War. The twentieth century brought new solutions in the founding of Yugoslavia, problems with Croatian nationalism and the horrors of invasion in World War II. Under Tito a stability came to the region until the battles of the 1990s, which were finally resolved with the international recognition of an independent state in 1992. Croatia today is independent, peaceful, and as beautiful as ever: it has taken its place as one of the world's most coveted travel destinations.

About this title

About the Author

Benjamin Curtis is a professor of European history and politics at Seattle University. (edited by author)

Review

In this concise volume, Curtis does an admirable job of condensing the lengthy and complex history of Croatia, from Roman times to the present-day debates over whether the country should join the European Union. --Library Journal

An excellent series of brief histories. --The New York Times

Ideal before-you-go reading. --The Daily Telegraph

Invaluable. Whether you're travelling or not. --The Guardian

Edition details

• Publisher: Interlink Books
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1566568080
• ISBN 13: 9781566568081
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 277