Posljedice previranja u Bosni u zadnjoj deceniji 14. vijeka i trajni gubitak Slanskog primorja
Consequences of turmoil in Bosnia in the last decade of 14th century and premanent loss of Slansko primorje

Summary/Abstract: Medieval Bosnian state in the last decade of the 14th century began to shake internal disorder. In addition Kingdom were exposed to attacks from outside. Its neighbours had a great aspirations towards Bosnia . Due to the frequent change of the throne, and because of other troubles that dominated in that period Kingdom got into a financial crisis so that the king Ostoja decided to sell part of Bosnian territory of Dubrovnik. Slansko Primorje was significant not only for Bosnia but for the neighboring countries. Dubrovnik during the 14th century on several occasions tried to get Slansko Primorje. However, it did not succeed until 1399. Favorable conditions for Dubrovnik came by the arrival of King Ostoja to power. Due to a series of circumstances prevailing at that time in the Bosnian Kingdom King Ostoja expressed his willingness to make this part of Bosnian territory sold. The biggest consideration for the acquisition of Slansko Primorje had the envoys who were the eyes and ears of the Republic. From their negotiations the end of the Republic depended . The skillful negotiations and even flattery, always briought the desired results. How much people of Dubrovnik were cautious when negotiating, is evidenced by the fact that during negotiations Slansko Primorje, that except the king,the most powerful magnates were present. Some great men who were left out form the negotiations felt that they were less influential in the king’s court. Dubrovnik’s envoys sometimes wanted more than they could get at any given moment because they had in mind that those requirements had nothing to lose. After they got into the possession of the Coast of Dubrovnik its arrangement started. The importance for Bosnia had Primorje is obvious by the fact that King Ostoja in the first decade of the 15th century launched a war against the Republic.

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