Uoči Deklaracije
On the Eve of the Declaration

Summary/Abstract: The article offers a brief history of Croatian in terms of the pressures exerted upon it: by Latin in the Middle Ages. followed by German, Hungarian, Italian and, since late 19th century. Serbian. The author deals in detail with the pressure of Serbian. which on March 17th. 1967 was answered with the Declaration on the Name and Status of Standard Croatian. The Declaration showed that. in spite of pressures, criticisms and censures, there was no other way for Croatians if they intend to preserve their individuality and integrity than to go back to a language of their own.

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