Josip Jelačić - Ban of Croatia
Josip Jelačić - Ban of Croatia
Author(s): Ante ČuvaloSubject(s): History
Published by: Hrvatski institut za povijest
Keywords: Josip Jelačić; ban of Croatia; Croatia; Habsburg Empire; revolution 1848
Summary/Abstract: Author marked the 160th anniversary of the 1848 revolution in which Ban Jelačić played significant role. Jelačić has been attacked from many sides, as a Panslavist, as a pro Russian, as an Austrophile, and as reactionary. Even after his death, he was a hero to some and a villaijn to others. To Croats he became symbol of the struggle against the Magyars, martyred by a devoius Austrian regime.
Journal: Review of Croatian History
- Issue Year: IV/2008
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 13-27
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English