- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Interlink Books; 1 edition (April 1 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1566568080
- ISBN-13: 978-1566568081
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #148,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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 bought 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.
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Fantastic history, May 15 2011
By Karen A. Oconnell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Traveller’s History of Croatia (Paperback)
I purchased this book to learn more about Croatian history prior to traveling there on vacation. This book far exceeded my expectations. The chapters descibe different periods of Croatian history, starting from Greek and Roman times and bringing the reader to 2010. I was particularly interested in the wars of the 1990s as well as post-WWII Croatia, and this provided a clear, concise description of the players involved in the various conflicts, as well as keeping the reader informed about the perspective of the average Croatian/Serb/Bosnian. Additionally the organization was excellent, making it easy to skip between sections and focus on what most interests you. I highly recommend this book and hope to find others by this editor.
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Made the Dalmatian trip all the more meaningful, Jan 5 2012
By L Martinez "martinez229" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Traveller’s History of Croatia (Paperback)
The book is a solid piece of scholarship that comprehensively covers the major aspects of Croatian history, culture, and recent political evolution. I bought the book just before beginning a two-week trip through the Croatia and am I glad I did. The book provided a very readable, informative, and above all, enjoyable background to what I was seeing. The best endorsement for this book was at the end of my trip when, during the walking tour of Dubrovnik with the licensed guides, I was able to ask questions that even the guides found intriguing (with the look of - "how do you know that?"). I am going to definitely include this book in the syllabus for a study abroad course I am planning through Croatia during the coming summer of 2012. The author does an excellent job making Croatian history come alive in a most enjoyable way. I heartily recommend the book.
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Great book!, Nov 27 2011
By AnnS - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Traveller’s History of Croatia (Paperback)
This book is very interesting about the history of Croatia. I wish I had read it before my trip, but it still is great to read after. It is not an easy read and takes some time to get thru it, if you really want to understand what has happened there. I only wish it had a few more pictures and maps in it, but otherwise it was worth buying.
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