Isailović, Neven (2026) Bosnia. In: The Balkans in the Late Middle Ages, 1300–1500. Routledge, Abingdon; New York, pp. 85-107. ISBN 978-103-260-371-1
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Medieval Bosnia evolved from an elusive 10th-century horion into a significant regional power before its collapse under Ottoman conquest in 1463. Central to this development was the Kotromanić dynasty, which maintained state continuity through a complex landscape of dual vassalage between the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. The 14th century, particularly the reigns of Stjepan II and Tvrtko I, marked the pinnacle of Bosnian territorial expansion and economic prosperity, fueled by a booming silver mining industry and strategic Adriatic trade. The state was defined by unique religious and social structures, most notably the schismatic Bosnian Church, which coexisted alongside a growing Franciscan presence and a significant Orthodox population. While Tvrtko I’s coronation as king in 1377 symbolized state maturity, his death in 1391 precipitated a sharp decline in central authority. The 15th century saw the erosion of royal power as regional magnates like the Kosača and Pavlović families pursued local interests. Ultimately, chronic internal fragmentation, inconsistent alliances, and the staggering financial burden of Ottoman tributes led to the dissolution of Bosnian statehood
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | medieval Bosnia, medieval Balkans, Kotromanić dynasty, nobility, 14–15th century |
| Subjects: | D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D111 Medieval History D History General and Old World > DR Balkan Peninsula |
| Depositing User: | Slavica Merenik |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jul 2026 09:23 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jul 2026 09:23 |
| URI: | http://rih.iib.ac.rs/id/eprint/1683 |
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