August Dimitz: 4 books
History of Carniola Volume I
From Ancient Times to the Year 1813 with Special Consideration of Cultural Development
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2013
". . . a history of Carniola (Slovenia) is a necessity for school and home," relates author August Dimitz as he substantiates his reasons for writing a 1,500+-page book (in the German language) about Slovenia in 1875. What better person was there to write this work that focuses on the cultural...
History of Carniola Volume Ii
From Ancient Times to the Year 1813 with Special Consideration of Cultural Development
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2013
A realistic portrayal of the Turkish invasions and their effect on the population's daily lives is brought to light in Volume II of Dimitz' work. Peasant uprisings plagued the region's growth. The beginnings of the Reformation take root, especially in Laibach (Ljubljana) where most of the nobles and...
History of Carniola Volume Iii
From Ancient Times to the Year 1813 with Special Consideration of Cultural Development
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2013
Religious problems continue. All Protestants are ordered to leave the country if they continue to practice the teachings of Protestantism. Dimitz relates how and why the largest peasant uprising (over 20,000 in total) took place in response to unacceptable demands placed upon them by their caretakers....
History of Carniola Volume Iv
From Ancient Times to the Year 1813 with Special Consideration of Cultural Development
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2013
If you would like to know the names of the royalty and learn about their castles and their holdings, you will find the information in Volume IV annotated primarily from Valvosar's writings. Fascinating facts abound including the rise and then the suppression of the Jesuits. Empress Maria Theresa accedes...