Krajina ("borderland"), the Habsburg Military Frontier, was once the name of a string of territories which provided an essential link in the chain defending Europe from the Ottoman onslaught in the 16th and 17th centuries. For many generations the Serbian population of these regions was periodically decimated by warfare in the service of the Austrian Emperor. In 1941-1945 the Serbs were subject to a genocidal attack after the Germans put the Croatian Ustaša movement in power in Zagreb. Their resistance to this slaughter and the ensuing epic struggle is the story both of the royalist Četniks and of their bitter rivals for post-war power, Communist-led Partisans. The history of the Krajina Serbs, ending in the mass exodus of 1995, is an element in the story of most of the great wars in Europe, from the Ottoman offensives after the fall of Constantinople to the last decade of the twentieth century.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly informative and an "eye-opening" history of Serbia and the Balkans,
By S.P.B. (OHIO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Krajina Chronicle: A History of Serbs in Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia (Kindle Edition)
A copious, must-read account of not only Serb and Krajina ("borderland") history, but the dynamics of the Balkan region in general - - - an extremely complex area for a non-native to completely understand. Evidently a laborious project, Dr. Srdja Trifkovic provides a chronological account of the Balkan Peninsula from early settlement to the Serb's last stand in 1991. Michael Stenton wrote a wonderful afterword.
Dr. Trifkovic is correct in his assertion that "The only way we can meaningfully judge the present is by the example of the past. This is the main difficulty in addressing the predicament of the Balkans to today's English-speaking world, where many assumptions are made on the basis of too few facts." Remembering this assumption wouldn't be out-of-line for us westerners who have been fed a great deal of inaccurate information by mass media and self-serving politicians. The Serbs have been "used" and "abused" empire after empire. Used for their loyalty and fighting capabilities; abused for simply being Serbian and Orthodox Christians. Their personal endurance, giving nature [to a fault], and forgiving tendencies during the rise and fall of each conquest demonstrates their ability to "overcome." Extraordinary early leaders [i.e. Prince Lazar, Petrovich] could only be sickened by the less than savvy 20th century Serbian politicians operating within a political cesspool out of their depth. The creation of Yugoslavia - - - seen as an "Illyrian" solution, resulted in an ultimate mess. The Coatian Ustasa [ethnic cleansing of Serbs during WWII] was backed by the Catholics - - - unbelievable [and almost non-reported] crime against humanity. The US backing of Albanian Muslims against the Serbs - - - extremely misguided would be an "understatement." If we can only judge the present by an example of the past, we best wake soon. Today's Muslim insurgence and their persecution of Orthodox Christians (and Christians in general) are reflective of Ottoman conquests. The western world's "choice" in taking the wrong side [again] is reflective of the failure of the Roman Empire West [Catholics] and the Byzantine [Roman] Empire East [Greek Orthodox Christian] to come to the aid fellow "Christians." Nazi Germany's rise and the Croatian Ustasa [Nazi] are reflective of the "behind the curtain" build up of the present day fascist movements arising in Austria (FPO) and Hungary's Jobbik Party. The Orthodox Serbs, again, are trapped. Is anyone paying attention? One doesn't have to be a "Tesla" to see this. Can they [and the world] sustain? As Dr. Trifkovic concluded his book, "But it's not over. In the Balkans it never is." * Thank you Dr. Trifkovic for your hard-work and dedication in providing a fact-based history.* As a side note: In order to gain a better "understanding" of the history, it was necessary for me to read the book twice. Do not expect an easy read for such a complex history. It simply isn't possible. Take your time . . . it's worth the read.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fascinating and tragic history,
By John Randolph (Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Krajina Chronicle: A History of Serbs in Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia (Paperback)
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This pioneering work takes the reader through more than half a millennium of the rich and tragic history of the Krajina Serbs. They endured an attempt to exterminate them in 1941-45 that horrified even the Germans. Most recently they were ethnically cleansed from Croatia, aided and abetted by the Clinton Administration. Dr. Trifkovic ably shines the light of truth on this, a crime that is still largely ignored in the West. -- Doug Bandow, former Special Assistant to President Reagan Dr. Trifkovic has written a long overdue history of the Serbian warrior farmers who for centuries formed the first line of defense against Islamic incursions into Europe. It is a story of heroism and tragedy. It ends with mass expulsion of the Krajina Serbs in 1995 from their ancestral lands, abandoned by their fellow Serbs in Belgrade and former allies abroad. This excellent book is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand the often complex and violent history of the Balkan powder keg. -- James Bissett, former Canadian Ambassador in Yugoslavia This comprehensive study provides the best explanation yet of the fact ignored by most media and Western governments during the 1990's Balkan upheavals: that rather than being bent on conquering the lands of other peoples, the Serbs in what is today's Republic of Croatia were actually trying to hold on to their historical native soil. It casts light on one of the most egregious violations of human rights that continues to be ignored by the "international community" - the right of the ethnically cleansed Krajina Serbs to return to their homelands. -- Col. Dr. Ronald Hatchett, former U.S. arms control negotiator This book brings together in one short volume episodes of European and South Slav history which are known only in fragmentary form. -- Dr. Michael Stenton, Royal Naval College Britannia, England
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: The Krajina Chronicle: A History of Serbs in Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia (Paperback)
Excellent book, well written covering a fascinating history of a people-the Serbs-who have withstood one calamity after another for centuries.This book covers so much history in a well organized format.European history is incomplete without the valiant struggle of the Serbian people.To gloss over the events in the Balkans is to leave out a big piece of the puzzle and disconnect to what is happening now.This book should be required reading for history courses and current geopolitical courses.Highly recommended and a great effort on Dr.Trifkovic's part!THANKS
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