Tag Archives: Croatia

Book Review: The Serbs

The Serbs: History, Myth & The Destruction Of Yugoslavia, by Jim Judah This particular book is a somewhat sprawling but compelling account of the history of the Serbian people and the historical and cultural memory that, cultivated by their religious … Continue reading

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Welcomed Home Again: The Sad Fate Of Svetozar Boroevic

In one of the graves of the Central Cemetery in Vienna there lies the body of Svetozar Boroevic, a Serbian-born soldier who died shortly after World War I but who considered himself a Croat and who came from a family … Continue reading

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Book Review: Guide To The Collapse Of Yugoslavia 1991-1999

Guide To The Collapse Of Yugoslavia 1991-1999, by Alastair Finlan Among the free books on history I was able to download and read was this gem, which takes a distinct approach to the Balkan conflicts that reduces the emphasis on … Continue reading

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