The Constitution of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (eBook)

Government of Yugoslavia (Autor)

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2022
24 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654715824-0 (EAN)

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The Constitution of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, drafted in 1931, serves as a crucial document reflecting the complexities of a multi-ethnic nation emerging from the aftermath of World War I. This legal text is characterized by its meticulous structure and commitment to establishing a parliamentary monarchy while addressing the diverse needs of its varied populations. The Constitution echoes the ideals of liberal democracy, amidst the growing tensions of nationalism, showcasing a modernist aspiration towards governance that aimed to unify disparate ethnic groups under a single national framework. Its eloquent legal prose is steeped in the tumultuous socio-political climate of the interwar period and illustrates the attempts of Yugoslav leaders to craft a stable national identity. The authorship of this Constitution, attributed to the Government of Yugoslavia, was significantly influenced by the historical context marked by the disintegration of empires and the rise of nationalist movements. The political leaders and jurists involved were heavily engaged in the struggle to forge national unity in a region fraught with ethnic divisions. Their commitment to balancing local autonomy with a cohesive national identity shaped this constitutional framework, which ultimately sought to incorporate diverse cultural narratives within a unified legal system. This scholarly work is essential for those interested in political science, history, and law, as it provides invaluable insights into the challenges of governance in a multi-ethnic environment. Readers keen on understanding the origins of contemporary Balkan politics and the implications of constitutional frameworks in fostering national unity will find this document particularly revelatory. The lessons contained within can still resonate in today's discussions about national identity and democratic governance.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Öffentliches Recht
• Schlagworte: 20th century European politics • 20th century Yugoslavia • Balkan historical texts • citizens' rights • constitutional documents • constitutional law • Decree issuance • Equality of citizens • European Political History • Federal Republic • formal writing style • Fundamental laws • Geography • Government • Government Structure • Historical European countries • historical governance • Historical legal texts • Humanities • Interwar period Yugoslavia • Kingdom of Yugoslavia legal framework • legal document • legal framework • Member republics • Monarchy era • official documents • political landscape • Political Science • Social Institutions • Southeastern Europe monarchy • sovereign state • state papers • Yugoslav constitutional law • Yugoslav History • Yugoslavia • Yugoslavian constitution document • Yugoslav political history • Yugoslav Politics