Historical Perception and the Political Impacts of History Theses on Kosovo

Mehmet Yılmazata

Article Details

Historical Perception and the Political Impacts of History Theses on Kosovo

Authors:

Mehmet Yılmazata

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Siyasi Tarih (Diğer)

Journal:

Güneydoğu Avrupa Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 39, pp.45-69

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001297790

pISSN:

0378-3863

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Abstract:

 This study seeks to interpret the genesis of various historical interpretations and theories regarding the role of the geography dubbed Kosovo. This article examines national myths, both historical and contemporary, in order to duly ascertain the development of historical paradigms. Contemporary historiography can be postulated to still benefit from patterns in relation to the Balkans, patterns that were accepted as all-encompassing and that defined the concept of nationhood during the 19th century. The conclusions from those assumptions often continue to directly affect contemporary political patterns and paradigms. Notwithstanding, all these factors should be examined critically and without presumptions, using the greatest possible historical objectivity. Furthermore, the Balkan region per se can also be emphasized to not occupy nor to have ever occupied a special position in global historiography; all patterns of historiographical interpretation must be checked using the generally recognized criteria of historical science. Within this scope, the attempt can certainly be made to interpret the unconscious perception of the Balkans as an antipode to the not always clearly definable historical self-reception of Central and Western Europe as a legacy of the concept historicism itself.

 This study seeks to interpret the genesis of various historical interpretations and theories regarding the role of the geography dubbed Kosovo. This article examines national myths, both historical and contemporary, in order to duly ascertain the development of historical paradigms. Contemporary historiography can be postulated to still benefit from patterns in relation to the Balkans, patterns that were accepted as all-encompassing and that defined the concept of nationhood during the 19th century. The conclusions from those assumptions often continue to directly affect contemporary political patterns and paradigms. Notwithstanding, all these factors should be examined critically and without presumptions, using the greatest possible historical objectivity. Furthermore, the Balkan region per se can also be emphasized to not occupy nor to have ever occupied a special position in global historiography; all patterns of historiographical interpretation must be checked using the generally recognized criteria of historical science. Within this scope, the attempt can certainly be made to interpret the unconscious perception of the Balkans as an antipode to the not always clearly definable historical self-reception of Central and Western Europe as a legacy of the concept historicism itself.

 This study seeks to interpret the genesis of various historical interpretations and theories regarding the role of the geography dubbed Kosovo. This article examines national myths, both historical and contemporary, in order to duly ascertain the development of historical paradigms. Contemporary historiography can be postulated to still benefit from patterns in relation to the Balkans, patterns that were accepted as all-encompassing and that defined the concept of nationhood during the 19th century. The conclusions from those assumptions often continue to directly affect contemporary political patterns and paradigms. Notwithstanding, all these factors should be examined critically and without presumptions, using the greatest possible historical objectivity. Furthermore, the Balkan region per se can also be emphasized to not occupy nor to have ever occupied a special position in global historiography; all patterns of historiographical interpretation must be checked using the generally recognized criteria of historical science. Within this scope, the attempt can certainly be made to interpret the unconscious perception of the Balkans as an antipode to the not always clearly definable historical self-reception of Central and Western Europe as a legacy of the concept historicism itself.

 This study seeks to interpret the genesis of various historical interpretations and theories regarding the role of the geography dubbed Kosovo. This article examines national myths, both historical and contemporary, in order to duly ascertain the development of historical paradigms. Contemporary historiography can be postulated to still benefit from patterns in relation to the Balkans, patterns that were accepted as all-encompassing and that defined the concept of nationhood during the 19th century. The conclusions from those assumptions often continue to directly affect contemporary political patterns and paradigms. Notwithstanding, all these factors should be examined critically and without presumptions, using the greatest possible historical objectivity. Furthermore, the Balkan region per se can also be emphasized to not occupy nor to have ever occupied a special position in global historiography; all patterns of historiographical interpretation must be checked using the generally recognized criteria of historical science. Within this scope, the attempt can certainly be made to interpret the unconscious perception of the Balkans as an antipode to the not always clearly definable historical self-reception of Central and Western Europe as a legacy of the concept historicism itself.

Article Details

Historical Perception and the Political Impacts of History Theses on Kosovo

Authors:

Mehmet Yılmazata

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Siyasi Tarih (Diğer)

Journal:

Güneydoğu Avrupa Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 39, pp.45-69

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001297790

pISSN:

0378-3863

Turkish Scientific History

Politics and Science

History Politics

Political History of the Balkans

Issues

Article Details

Historical Perception and the Political Impacts of History Theses on Kosovo

Authors: Mehmet Yılmazata

Publisher: Istanbul University

Main Topics: Siyasi Tarih (Diğer)

Journal: Güneydoğu Avrupa Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 39, pp.45-69

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001297790

pISSN: 0378-3863

Turkish Scientific History

Politics and Science

History Politics

Political History of the Balkans

Issues

Authors:

Mehmet Yılmazata

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Siyasi Tarih (Diğer)

Journal:

Güneydoğu Avrupa Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 39, pp.45-69

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001297790

pISSN:

0378-3863