Summary
Ivan Aralica: The breath of a flourishing empire (2nd ed.)
Views
"The breath of a flourishing empire" is a collection of essays and views by the Croatian writer and academician Ivan Aralica, published in 1994. In this book, Aralica analyzes the historical, political and cultural aspects of the breakup of Yugoslavia, the collapse of communism and the transition of Croatian society towards independence and democracy.
Book content
Through her essays, Aralica provides a critical overview of the period before, during and after the breakup of Yugoslavia, relying on historical facts, political processes and personal reflections. Key topics include:
The Collapse of the Communist System: An Analysis of the Causes of the Collapse of Yugoslav Communism, with an Emphasis on the Regime's Inability to Respond to Social and National Tensions.
The Yugoslav Idea: Consideration of the Idea of Yugoslavia as a Political Project and Its Inherent Weaknesses, Especially in the Context of Unresolved National Issues.
Croatian Transition: Reflections on Croatia's Struggle for Independence, Defense Against Aggression, and the Construction of a Democratic Society. circles: Review of the role of individual intellectuals and political elites who supported the Yugoslav project and its authoritarian system.
Culture and identity: Questions of Croatian national identity and cultural heritage in the light of political changes.
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