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Slovenia’s History: Empires, Language and Independence
Follow Slovenia’s history from Roman towns and medieval regional powers to the national movement and independence. The period guides explain the different political layers behind the country’s places and identities.
Begin with Emona, Celeia and Poetovio to connect ancient history with Ljubljana, Celje and Ptuj. Continue through the Counts of Celje and Habsburg rule to the writers who strengthened Slovene identity. The later guides trace war along the Soča, disputed borders, Yugoslav rule and the independent republic. Read by period or by the places on your trip.
Useful to know
Pair the early history overview with Ljubljana, Celje or Ptuj.
Read the First World War and border guides before exploring the Soča region.
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