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#4: The Bosnian Annexation Crisis (1908-1909)
🕑 Added 2024-07-05 05:30:01 +0000 UTC[PATRONS]
In our second background episode, we cover the Bosnian Annexation Crisis from 1908-1909!
From late 1908 to spring 1909, European attentions were intensely occupied by the Austrian decision to annex the province of Bosnia Herzegovina, which it had occupied since 1878. This decision spurred into life fascinating impressions and behaviours which became even more important in 1914. Russia was humiliated, Serbia was enraged, Austria learned the value of an ultimatum, and Germany stood resolutely by its ally. Meanwhile, the British and French looked on, concerned that the Balkans might activate the war they had been secretly preparing for behind closed doors. The annexation is thus a key point on our journey towards the war, so I hope you're ready to get into it!
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Thanks Darko, my pronunciation is part of my charm!
Darko
Hi Dr. Zack. First of all, huge fan for quite some time now. Listened to many of you episodes. I can express my gratitude and admiration in a different message/post. With this comment I just want to mention that when it comes to Balkans in general, Ottoman Empire (back from Long war series) and that part of the world in general, you suck :) I am half way through this episode and I am spotting mistakes that come from general lack of knowledge of the region history and geography. So far 2 mistakes I spotted while not even being 100% focused: - you mention Bosnia and Herzegovina as if they were 2 regions. It was single administrative unit and there is no clear border between the two - Sandzak (eng. Sanjak, "j" here is pronounced as in English) region is to the south east to Bosnia, not south west. I can add more comments if I spot something, if you don't mind? I just thought you might appreciate some tips to increase the quality of your content.
