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The document discusses the earliest mentions of Bosnia in medieval sources. It analyzes Constantine Porphyrogenitus' work "De Administrando Imperio" from the 10th century, which provides the…
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5K views21 pagesBosnia's Early Medieval Identity
The document discusses the earliest mentions of Bosnia in medieval sources. It analyzes Constantine Porphyrogenitus' work "De Administrando Imperio" from the 10th century, which provides the first written reference to Bosnia. While Constantine did not dedicate a separate chapter to Bosnia, he noted that two Serbian towns were located in the "small land of Bosnia". The author argues this suggests Bosnia existed as a distinct region within the borders of medieval Serbia prior to the 10th century, though Constantine considered it a region rather than an independent principality.
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5K views21 pagesBosnia's Early Medieval Identity
The document discusses the earliest mentions of Bosnia in medieval sources. It analyzes Constantine Porphyrogenitus' work "De Administrando Imperio" from the 10th century, which provides the…
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