Summary
Sima Lukin Lazić: A Short History of the Serbs
"A Short History of the Serbs" by Sima Lukin Lazić is a comprehensive work that tries to summarize the history of the Serbian people, from the earliest times to the end of the 19th century. The book was originally written at the end of the 19th century, in the spirit of the then dominant romantic and national view of history.
The author, writer, publicist and historian, presents information about the origin, migrations, statehood, religion and cultural development of the Serbs, relying on the then available sources and historiographical interpretations. Although scientifically outdated, the book is valuable as a historical document that illustrates the way in which national history was interpreted in its time.
It is intended for researchers of national narratives, lovers of old historiographical literature and those interested in the development of the idea of Serbian national identity.
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