Dubrovnik: A History
Dubrovnik: A History by Robin Harris, published by Saqi Books in May 2003, offers an extensive exploration of the city-state of Dubrovnik from its settlement in the 7th century to its conquest by Napoleon in the early 19th century. This 550-page work delves into the significant historical events that shaped Dubrovnik, highlighting its resilience against various threats, including Venetian conspiracies, Ottoman invasions, and natural disasters, as well as its survival during the Yugoslav army’s siege in the early 1990s.
Readers will find a thorough examination of Dubrovnik’s evolution over twelve centuries, addressing its cultural, artistic, and architectural developments alongside the social and economic transformations influenced by war and politics. The book provides insights into the challenges faced by this small yet historically significant city, emphasizing its enduring cultural heritage despite the adversities it encountered.
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From its settlement in the 7th century to its conquest by Napoleon at the beginning of the 19th, Dubrovnik repeatedly held a significant position beyond what could have been expected of this tiny city-state. But Dubrovnik also faced the extreme dangers posed by Venetian plotters, Ottoman aggressors, natural disasters and, finally, Napoleon. In modern times, the city survived the besieging Yugoslav army in 1991-92, which heavily damaged but did not destroy Dubrovnik’s cultural heritage. This book is a comprehensive history of Dubrovnik’s progress over twelve centuries of European development, encompassing arts, architecture, social and economic changes and the traumas of war and politics.
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