On the Origin and Glory of the Slavs (1997)

The 1997 Zagreb edition of Vinko Pribojević’s On the Origin and Glory of the Slavs (O podrijetlu i slavi Slavena) presents the work in bilingual form—the original 1532 Latin text alongside a modern Croatian translation. Part of the library Povijest hrvatskih političkih ideja series, the volume combines accessibility for general readers with academic precision.

It includes an introductory study on Pribojević’s life and historical context, annotations explaining classical and biblical references, and indexes of personal and geographic names in both languages. These features help clarify his Renaissance oration, which celebrates the antiquity, unity, and achievements of the Slavs.

This edition functions as both a scholarly resource and a cultural bridge, preserving the original humanist rhetoric while making its ideas relevant and understandable to a modern Croatian audience.