Over thousands of years, the Balkan Penninsula has been subject to warfare and feudal control-first by the Romans, followed by the Venetians and then the conflicts between two empires, the Austro-H...visualizza altroOver thousands of years, the Balkan Penninsula has been subject to warfare and feudal control-first by the Romans, followed by the Venetians and then the conflicts between two empires, the Austro-Hungarians, and the Ottomans. Added to these were the turmoil in the Near East between Ottomans and Persians. Clashes of culture, religion, and lifestyles were endured by the people working the land. My ancestors were Italians, Croatians, and Slovenians. I enjoy researching historical events and incorporating these into my stories.visualizza meno