Bosnian Phoenix: How Bosnia Saved Europe and Made Possible the Modern Age, (Paperback)

Bosnia-Herzegovina is a small country that's had an amazing influence on

the history of Europe and the world. lt formed the heart of Shakespeare's Illyria.

For centuries, its people were a mainstay of the Roman Empire,

providing it with elite troops and several of its greatest emperors.In Bosnian Phoenix, author Miljan Peter Ilich offers a novel and enlightening

perspective on the astounding historical importance of Bosnia.

He emphasizes the resilience of the country throughout its evolution from its

ancient historical roots. Its territory has fluctuated, but the basic geographical

extent of what is defined as Bosnia and Herzegovina has been remarkably

stable for a long time. Ilich offers an understanding of the conflictual

relations in Bosnia by analyzing the inadequately recognized centuries-long significance of that nation

in regional and European affairs. For about a century, Bosnia took the lead in defending Europe from

Turkish invasions and was a champion of religious liberty within the Christian world. llich maintains that since Bosnia and Herzegovina has

long been a multiethnic society, its history aids in the

understanding of social evolution in other multiethnic societies.

The Bosnian story will be meaningful to people

in other countries since, with increased globalization,

the entire world is fast becoming one huge, complex,

multiethnic society. Bosnian Phoenix addresses a host

of myths about Bosnia and presents insight into this country and what it offers to the world.