BOOK "CROATS IN CENTRAL EUROPE" PRESENTED IN ZAGREB

( Editorial: --> 8395 ) ZAGREB, April 25 (Hina) - The Croatian and Slovak Cultural Societies organised the presentation of the book "Croats in Central Europe" by Kvetoslava Kucerova, in Zagreb on April 21. The book sheds light on the complex question of migration of Croats in the 16th century. The book was presented by Kresimir Mikolcic, secretary with the Croatian Cultural Society, the president of the Slovak Cultural Society branch in Zagreb, Zlatko Jevak, historians Ivan Kampus and Bozena Vranjes-Soljan and the author herself. Before this book, Kucerova wrote some 80 essays on Croatian history. "This is an exceptional case of ardent and committed work on the question of Croats in Central Europe done by a Slovak woman," said Kampus, adding that the central topic of the book is the settlement of Croats in Slovakia, a question that has not been dealt with until now. The book is a valuable contribution to the history of the Croat people, said Kampus. "The book by Kvetoslava Kucerova confirms the hundred-years long presence of Croats in Central Europe as well as manifold ties between the Croatian and Slovak peoples". Kucerova thanked for support in publishing the book, especially the Croatian Culture Ministry and painter Ivan Lackovic Croata who did the illustrations. (hina) rm 251146 MET apr 98