The Croatian Spring: Nationalism, Repression An... Review

The (Croatian: Hrvatsko proljeće ) was a major political and cultural movement in the Socialist Republic of Croatia between 1967 and 1971 . It sought greater autonomy for Croatia within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY), economic reforms, and the preservation of Croatian cultural identity. 1. Origins and Nationalism

The movement grew from frustration with the centralized power of Belgrade and the perceived economic exploitation of Croatia, which contributed more to the federal budget than it received in return. The Croatian Spring: Nationalism, Repression an...

Yugoslav leader , initially hesitant, eventually viewed the movement as a threat to "Brotherhood and Unity" and the stability of the socialist state. The (Croatian: Hrvatsko proljeće ) was a major

: In December 1971, Tito convened the Yugoslav leadership at Karađorđevo and forced the resignation of the Croatian reformist leaders. Origins and Nationalism The movement grew from frustration