Review article

On the Eve of the Declaration

Josip Bratulić

Abstract

The article offers a brief history of Croatian in terms of the pressures exerted upon
it: by Latin in the Middle Ages. followed by German, Hungarian, Italian and, since late
19th century. Serbian. The author deals in detail with the pressure of Serbian. which
on March 17th. 1967 was answered with the Declaration on the Name and Status of
Standard Croatian. The Declaration showed that. in spite of pressures, criticisms and
censures, there was no other way for Croatians if they intend to preserve their individuality
and integrity than to go back to a language of their own.

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Hrčak ID:

204098

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/204098

Publication date:

1.4.1997.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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