NEW BOOK BY DR. TUDJMAN PRESENTED IN ZAGREB

Zagreb, 28 May (Hina) - Tonight Zagreb saw the promotion of a book by Dr. Franjo Tudjman titled "Historic Destiny of Peoples". On the behalf of the publisher, Skolska knjiga, the audience was welcomed by General Manager Andjelko Mijatovic. The book was presented by Dubravko Jelcic and Nedjelko Mihanovic, members of the Croatian Academy of Arts and Science, and by Andjelko Mijatovic. Historic Destiny of Peoples consists of Dr. Tudjman's texts on ethnic problems in Europe and or outside of it, written since the 1960-ies. The book contains texts on important historic issues and the Croatians' drive for independence since the 1850-ies. Academy member Dubravko Jelcic pointed to Tudjman's "commitment to small peoples". Dr. Tudjman "has creatively interpreted the politics of past periods in order to use it in the future," said Dr. Jelcic. Dr. Nedjeljko Mihanovic, who wrote a foreword to the book, said Dr. Tudjman thoroughly analyzed problems and theories about ethnic and political emancipation of small peoples at the time when multiethnic countries were going thorough decadence and disintegration. Presentation of the book was attended by a large number of state officials, the diplomatic corps, representatives of religious communities, artists and public institutions. (Hina) mr jn 282236 MET may 96