Summary
Katarina Mitrović: Rulers from prehistoric times: The oldest Serbian princesses, prefects and queens
From the oldest written sources up to the middle of the 14th century, historians mention seventeen women who left a significant mark in our history. When you hear or read names like Kosara, Jakvinta, Desislava or Ana Dandolo, you first think of their wives, brothers or fathers. Little is known about their lives in public, but the author Katarina Mitrović corrects the long-term injustice inflicted on these women with this work and sheds light on the life stories of these fascinating historical figures. Her research reveals to us why Ana Anđeo was a slandered beauty and what fate befell her, who was the first Serbian queen and which empress - whom no one would have guessed - wrote letters and why they are important for our past. On the pages of this book, you will step into the ancient world, seemingly so far away, and the fates of these brave women - some of whom ended tragically - will prompt you to question: how much do we really know about the rulers who lived in the shadow of their families?
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