The Last Kingdom of Croatia: Stjepan Držislav

In this episode of The History of Croatia, Lucas and Luna explore the life and reign of Stjepan Držislav, the last crowned king of the Trpimirović dynasty. Držislav ruled during a turbulent time when Croatia was squeezed between the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire. He secured recognition from both, and legend says he even received a royal crown from the Byzantine emperor. But his successors squandered his achievements, leading to a succession crisis and the eventual end of Croatia's native dynasty. We also look at the political and cultural landscape of the 10th century, including the role of the Church, the shifting borders, and the ambitions of neighboring powers. This episode fills a gap in the show's coverage, moving beyond Tomislav to the later kings who struggled to hold the kingdom together.

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