Bosnian Phoenix: How Bosnia Saved Europe and Made Possible the Modern Age

Bosnia-Herzegovina is a small country chat's had an amazing inJluence on the history of Europe a11d the world. le formed the heart of Shakespeare's Illyria. For centuries, its people were a mainstay of the Roman Empire, providing it with elite troops and several of its greatest emperors.In Bosnian Phoenix, author Miljan Peter Ilich offers a novel and enlightening perspective on the astounding historical importance of Bosnia. He emphasizes the resilience of the country throughout its evolution from its ancient historical roots. Its territory has fluctuated, but the basic geographical extent of what is defined as Bosnia and Herzegovina has been remarkably stable for a long rime. Ilich offers an understanding of the conflictual relations in Bosnia by analyzing the inadequately recognized centuries-long significance of that nation in regional and European affairs. For about a century, Bosnia took the lead in defending Europe from Turkish invasions and was a champion of religious liberty within the Christian world.llich maintains chat since Bosnia and Herzegovina has long been a multiethnic society, its history aids in the understanding of social evolution in ocher mulciechnic societies. The Bosnian story will be meaningful co people in other countries since, with increased globalization, the entire world is fast becoming one huge, complex, multierhnic society. Bosnian Phoenix addresses a host of myths about Bosnia and presents insight into this country and what it offers co the world. ¿