Conference paper
THE UPRISING IN THE MILITARY BORDER 1871
Mirko Valentić
; Institute of Contemporary History, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
The article focuses on the most essential elements of the uprising in the Military Border (V. Krajina) in 1871. The three questions that are discussed still remain somewhat unresolved.
First, is there an organic connection between Kvaternik's idea of originating an uprising and the conditions in the Krajina itself, that is, was the uprising a realistic political act? Responding to this question, the author opens a more encompassing analysis of Kvaternik as a supposed fanatic and mystic, who chose the Krajina to raise the Croatian question.
The second fundamental issue concerns the execution of the uprising, that is, the tactical-revolutionary strategy of the closest Kvaternik's circle.
The third issue concerns the scope of military vengeance over the population of the Krajina, which was exercised through military courts and auxiliary correctional-investigative courts established in Kršalj and Prosičen Kamen. The author provides exhaustive answers to these
questions using his farmer work and new archives research.
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Hrčak ID:
206688
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Publication date:
2.4.1992.
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