scholarly journals "Raje pa hočemo nemško umreti, kakor laško ali slovansko trohneti" – mariborski Nemci v letu 1918

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2019) (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Boštjan Zajšek

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovene (Abstract in Slovene and English, Summary in English) Key words: Maribor, 1918, Germans, everyday life, public activity Abstract: The article touches on the everyday life and public activity of those residents of Maribor who were referred to by the methodology of the Habsburg Monarchy censuses as Germans. These were not only ethnic Germans by origin, but also Germanified or German speaking townspeople. Also presented are their daily hardships in light of the poor economic situation in the town during the last year of the First World War, their social life, relations with the Slovenian-speaking population in the city, political views on the future of the Monarchy and Maribor, and their reactions to the gradual Slovenian takeover of power in the city.

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2019) (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateja Matjašič Friš ◽  
Ana Šela

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovene (Abstract in Slovene and English, Summary in English) Key words: Tiplič, Slovenske gorice, Lenart, Kontrolor Škrobar, Alojz Kraigher, national political struggle Abstract: This piece presents the life and work of dr. France Tiplič, the first Slovenian doctor who served as a district doctor in Lenart from 1900 until his death in 1918. In his novel Kontrolor Škrobar, Tiplič's long-time friend and fellow inhabitant Alojz Kraigher describes the turbulent political life and the national struggle between Germans and nationally conscious Slovenians in Slovenske gorice and especially in Lenart on the eve of the First World War. He implemented real historical events into his novel; the names of literary characters bear names with a noticeable extra-literary reference behind which are real and recorded historical persons. Among others, the character of dr. Njivar was modelled after France Tiplič. The authors give a historiographical outline of the national frictions in Lenart and a description of the political activity of France Tiplič. What is more, they analysed the literary representation of events with historical facts, reinforced with archive materials, correspondence and existing scholarly literature.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2018) (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dušan Nećak

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovenian (Abstract in Slovenian and English, Summary in English) Key words: First World War, Brežice earthquake and its surroundings, January 29, 1917, restoration of earthquake zone, collection of funds for reconstruction, Aleksander Tornquist, Franciscan monastery Excerpt: Towards the end of the First World War, in the middle of winter, on January 29, 1917, Brežice and its surroundings was devastated by a severe earthquake, one of the worst in recent Slovenian history. Written exclusively on the basis of primary archival sources, this paper speaks of the suffering of the local population brought about by this natural disaster, of the difficult restoration of the affected area, of collection of resources for the affected population, and the response of local, provincial and state authorities, including the Habsburg dynasty, to the situation. It especially touches on the role and importance of military authorities (e.g. the Fifth Army, or the replacement battalion of the 87th infantry regiment), which were, in wartimes, the only authorities in charge of helping the affected population. Additionally, this paper highlights the field work of one of the most important seismologist in the monarchy at the time, Prof. Dr. Aleksander Tornquist, and the problem of restoration of the completely collapsed Franciscan monastery in Brežice.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2018) (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Darko Ščavničar

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovenian (Abstract in Slovenian and English, Summary in English) Keywords: Austro-Hungarian army, First World War, military life, military rules, military values, Slovenian soldiers, patriotism, loyalty Abstract: The author gives a careful review of the important moments of sustainability of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, which was reflected in her military, power, and stability during the First World War. The review covers everything from the adoption of the agreement of the transformation of the Austrian Empire into the Dual monarchy in 1867 to the question of the military arrangement of the joint Austro-Hungarian army and its functioning. In the article, the author does not deal with a review of military developments, which has been elaborated in historiography, but with the formal image of a Slovenian soldier in the Austro-Hungarian army through an analysis of various military documents, rules, and instructions through the prism of values as a framework for the functioning, and behaviour of individuals independently and in the group. Thus, in this analysis, he focuses mainly on how and in what way individual military values such as honour, courage, loyalty, camaraderie, and dedication are reflected in various military rules and guidelines.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (346) ◽  
pp. 85-95
Author(s):  
Józef Pociecha

The subject of the paper is the representation of the life and work of Julius F. Leo, his achievements and scientific opinions in the area of public finance, merits in the field of municipal administration as well as his views and political career. J. F. Leo was one of the outstanding personalities of Cracow in the early 20th century. He was the first President of the Polish Statistical Association founded in Cracow in 1912. He was a prominent lawyer and economist of his time, he worked on problems of public finances as a Professor of tax law and treasury sciences at the Jagiellonian University. During his studies and trips abroad he became acquainted with the issues of economic statistics, the validity of which, he had a great understanding for. A large part of his public activity was associated with the activities of the municipality. Since 1893 he was a councilor of Cracow, in 1901 he became the Vice‑Mayor and then in 1904 (until his death) the Mayor of Cracow. During his time in office he introduced a number of important reforms in the management of the city. J. F. Leo’s life’s work was a significant widening of the city limits, hence he was named “the father of the great Cracow”. Julius F. Leo was an important politician, the leader of the Galician neo‑conservatives. In 1901 he was elected to the Galician Sejm and in the year of 1904 to the Austrian Parliament. His political views have evolved from conservatism to liberalism. In 1912 he became the President of the Polish Circle in the Austrian Parliament. At the outbreak of the First World War he supported creation of Polish Legions by Józef Piłsudski. He was also the head of the Supreme National Committee. However, he did not live long enough to experience the moment of Poland regaining its independence, he died in February 1918.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2018) (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrej Rahten

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovenian (Abstract in Slovenian and English, Summary in English) Key words: Thomas Woodrow Wilson, Habsburg Monarchy, United States, Ivan Švegel, Josip Goričar Abstract: The article presents the work of Austro-Hungarian diplomacy in the United States during the First World War. The reasons for the cooling of relations between the superpowers are evaluated, and on the basis of biographical research, the author also draws attention to the important role of two Slovenians in the Austro-Hungarian consular service: Ivan Švegel and Josip Goričar.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2018) (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jožica Čeh Steger

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovenian (Abstract in Slovenian and English, Summary in English) Key words: Isonzo front, Andrej Čebokli, war diary, short prose Excerpt: In this article are presented Čebokli's diary from the First World War and his short prose, with a special emphasis on the verbalisation of the terrible consequences of the war, especially on the Isonzo front. Andrej Čebokli (1893–1923), a countryman of Gorica, voluntarily enlisted in the Austro-Hungarian armed forces at the beginning of the First World War. He was on various fronts of the First World War and reached a brilliant military career. In 1916 he found himself on the Isonzo front. From the first day of his military service until 1919, he continually wrote a diary, in which he thought about the cruel consequences of the war on the front and in the hinterland, described the beauty of the local landscape, worked literary plans, believed in the near-disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and was impressed by the October Revolution.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2018) (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Darja Kerec

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovenian (Abstract in Slovenian and English, Summary in English) Key words: 1917, Prekmurje, Novine weekly, Jožef Klekl Abstract: In this paper the publishing of Klekl in the penultimate year of the First World War is presented. The population in Prekmurje got most of its news from the frontlines from the local newspaper Novine, which was published and edited by priest Jožef Klekl. Most of the content is related to the conditions at home (Prekmurje) and more broadly (Austria-Hungary). News deemed of special importance was news in the crime section (general shortage, theft, smuggling) and news of missing or dead compatriots. In this section Klekl also used his editorial right to point out and warn about false local "news", and publish denials. Entertaining and worrisome local and foreign news are also not lacking. Amongst the latter especially reports on events in Russia, South America, the United States and Palestine, stand out.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2018) (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinko Skitek

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovenian (Abstract in Slovenian and English, Summary in English) Key words: Carinthia, First World War, Economy, the Church, May declaration, Carinthian Slovenians, 1917 Abstract: In this paper the author considers the position of the Land of Carinthia during the First World War with emphasis on the year 1917. Firstly, he exposes the hinterland position of Carinthia, which was drastically altered by the entry of Italy into the war in 1915 on the side of the Entente powers. On the Austro-Hungarian-Italian border, a new frontline was formed which ran along the River Isonzo over mountain tops all the way to the Swiss border. A part of the frontline also ran across the southwestern part of Carinthia, where the areas most affected by Italian barrages were the Kanal and upper Zilja valleys. In the rest of Carinthia all was geared towards supporting the army on the battlefield. At the same time the authorities, by limiting personal freedoms, triggered persecution of Slovenian priests, who were often sent to prison over deliberate fabrications.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2018) (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Darko Friš

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovenian (Abstract in Slovenian and English, Summary in English) Keywords: Josip Leskovar, Maribor, Municipality, Government Commissioner 1920–1921, Aleksander Karađorđević, Orel Association Camp, Sokol SHS Association, Shortage Abstract: Dr. Josip Leskovar was appointed government commissioner for Maribor in March 1920. He was in office for nine months – until the end of December of the same year. At the beginning of January 1921, he handed over the tasks to the newly appointed commissioner, Ivo Poljanec. The article presents Leskovar's short biography, and on the basis of literature, newspaper sources, and archival material highlights some of the most important projects that were carried out in his time. Leskovar led preparations for the reception of Regent Alexander Karadjordjevic, who visited Maribor in June 1920, and in the city, in the summer, organized an all-Slovenian Orel Association camp and a gathering of the Sokol SHS Association. The biggest issues the city was facing were food, housing, and fuel shortages.


2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2019) (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Griesser-Pečar

Category: 1.01 Original scientific paper Language: Original in Slovene (Abstract in Slovene and English, Summary in English) Key words: Yugoslav Club, Emperor Charles I, May declaration, Anton Korošec, Anton Bonaventura Jeglič, Ljubljana statement, National Council for Slovenia and Istria Abstract: Before the First World War, Slovenians were regarded as the most loyal followers of the Habsburg dynasty, but they opposed the dualistic organizational structure of the Monarchy. The realization of their national goals was long sought after within the framework of the Habsburg Monarchy, but it was a while before a turnaround happened in favor of the Yugoslavs. Even the May Declaration, which was read by the chairman of the Yugoslav Club Anton Korošec in the National Assembly on May 30, 1917, aimed at the Yugoslav state under the rule of the Habsburg dynasty. The heir apparent Franz Ferdinand planed for constitutional changes in favor of Southern Slavs, and after he was assassinated the new Emperor Charles I. also sought changes in these directions. These were opposed energetically by the Hungarians and German nationalists. The new emperor did not have strong support in Vienna, and he lost all of it after the Sixtus affair. The consequence of this was that he lacked the necessary support for constitutional changes or solving of the Yugoslav question.


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