Yugoslavia without Yugoslavs

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Exploring the complex history of a united Yugoslavia, this book delves into the emergence of the term "Yugoslavia" and the literary aspirations for Yugoslav unity amidst political turmoil. It examines the rise of national identities within the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the subsequent conflicts leading to the formation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes after World War I. The narrative highlights the challenges and transformations of the Yugoslav identity, revealing that a cohesive "Yugoslav" identity was never fully realized.