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Medieval Croatia: Kingdom, Union, and the Age of Lords

Medieval Croatia: Kingdom, Union, and the Age of Lords

Paperback

Series: The Story of Croatia

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryEastern European History

ISBN13: 9798257154362
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 30 2026
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.51 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Medieval Croatia: Kingdom, Union, and the Age of Lords by Adrian E. Markham explores the centuries when Croatia transformed from an early kingdom into a feudal society shaped by kings, nobles, bishops, and cities. Beginning with the union with Hungary in 1102, the book traces how authority was shared, contested, and redefined across a landscape of castles, monasteries, and growing urban centers.

Markham follows the rise of powerful families such as the Frankopans and Subici, the role of the Ban in balancing royal and local power, and the influence of the Catholic Church in shaping law and identity. Along the Adriatic, cities like Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar emerge as vibrant hubs of trade and diplomacy, linking Croatia to the wider Mediterranean world.

From invasions and rivalries to the first signs of Ottoman expansion, this book reveals a society that was fragmented yet resilient. Drawing on chronicles, legal traditions, and surviving monuments, Medieval Croatia offers a clear and engaging portrait of a kingdom forged in the tension between tradition and change.

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