Yugoslavia's Political History
The country that has been a kindgom, federation, and socialist republic since 1918 once comprised Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Macedonia.
Yugoslavia history is brief and complex. What makes research about it confusing is the many name changes that have occured throughout Yugoslavia's history.
Yugoslavia, or "Land of the South Slavs" has had a tumultuous history. In fact, versions of Yugoslavia have been typically short-lived since the first creation of the country in 1918. Yugoslavia had many incarnations throughout the better part of the 20th century. With the recent declaration of independence by Serbia and Montenegro, the last vestiges of Yugoslavia have ceased to exist.
- 1918 -Inception of Yugoslavia. It was originally called the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.
- 1929 - The name of the country was changed to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia/
- 1941 - Invaded by Axis powers during WWII and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia was dissolved.
- 1945 - Yugoslavia became known as the Democratic Federation of Yugoslavia and comprised the republics of Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Macedonia.
- 1946 - Renamed to Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia.
- 1963 - Became the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
- 1992 - Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was formed out of Serbia and Montenegro.
- 2003 - The name "Yugoslavia" was dropped and the country became known as "Serbia and Montenegro."
- 2006 - Serbia and Montenegro become independent nations.
Rebecca West's Black Lamb and Grey Falcon is a record of her travels through Yugoslavia in during the years 1936, '37, and '38, while Yugoslavia was still the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
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