This book is a synthetic account, based on documents and literature, of events during World War II on Slovene territory. The author discusses the systems of occupation which tried to negate the Slovene nation using various methods; the conduct of bourgeois parties pre- and post-occupation; collaboration; organisation of resistance by the Liberation Front; the conflicts among Slovenes; and the national and social objectives being realised by the Slovene resistance movement. The central part of the book presents the exceptional vitality, technical resourcefulness, courage and power of the culture of the resistance movement, which during the war had succeeded in creating Slovene state, organising the Slovene partisan army, holding elections and introducing women's emancipation, and establishing an economic and financial system, which included the printing of its own money. It depicts the humanitarian side of the resistance movement; the medical network, which was founded on secret hospitals; the activity of printing houses, the radio and many cultural groups; and other activities which strengthened the liberation movement. The author places these events into a broader Yugoslav and world frame, placing great emphasis on the diversity of events by individual Slovene regions.
COBISS.SI-ID: 279301376
This comprehensive monograph, which the author spent many years writing, talks about the politician, Milan Kučan, from his childhood years onward, through the beginnings of his political career, to the period in which he was first directly elected President of the Presidency of the Republic of Slovenia, and afterwards elected its President, twice. Kučan played one of the most crucial roles in the process of Slovenia's democratisation and attainment of independence; according to all possible indicators, he was the most popular Slovene politician for almost two decades. Simultaneously, a segment of politicians and the media continued to attack him harshly; various constructs were being fabricated regarding him, and documents were even being falsified. Substantiated by ample references and quotes, the book portrays his life and work; it is founded on the archival material of state institutions and on Kučan's personal archive and diaries; it contains many interviews and accounts from his contemporaries, either Kučan's political supporters or opponents. It has piqued great public interest and is still being debated all over Slovenia.
COBISS.SI-ID: 282244096
This bilingual (Slovene-English) book describes the history of mountaineering and Alpinism in Slovene territory from the first described ascents of Slovene mountains to the establishment of Slovensko planinsko društvo [Slovene Mountaineering Society] and its successor, Planinska zveza Slovenije [Alpine Association of Slovenia], and the establishment of Planinski muzej [Slovenian Alpine Museum] in Mojstrana. The discussion on Mt Triglav is given prominence. It discusses the first known mentions of Triglav; the first descriptions of the mountain and of the people in its vicinity; the efforts of Žiga Zois to discover Triglav's natural resources; the first ascent; the history of the measurements of Triglav's altitude; the purchase of the summit of Triglav; and the erection of a hut on Mt Kredarica and of the Aljaž Tower.
COBISS.SI-ID: 277630976
In a comprehensive article (35 pages in a large-format archaeological publication) the author analysed in detail the formation and development of the Aquileian Metropolitan Church from the early 5th to early 7th century. The central part of the discussion refers to the so-called Schism of the Three Chapters in the second half of the 6th century. Byzantium could not or did not wish to prevent the secession of the Aquileian Church from Rome, whereas the Langobards and Franks were torn between a neutral stance and supporting the schismatic Church. This Church schism brought about ideational and political conflicts, which are most authentically presented by the letter from schismatic bishops to Emperor Maurice of 591. The author has analysed this source thoroughly, placing special emphasis on the role of the Diocese of Sabiona/Säben in the aforementioned events.
COBISS.SI-ID: 59304802
Carantanians were the first Slavic people to be Christianised; thus an entirely new field of operation opened up for missionaries. The work of missionaries in Carantania and Pannonia faced great difficulties; the acceptance of a new religion was also an enormous challenge for societies of gentile religion. This discussion points out the problems and strategies of establishing language communication, which is a prerequisite for Christianisation; the significance of Christianisation from above; and the importance of the missionaries arriving as guests, not as intruders. It discusses the integrative role of Christianity, and the social changes which were tied to the arrival of Christianity in environments with gentile religion.
COBISS.SI-ID: 57588322