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Maps of the historic
progression of Yugoslavia
by James Mayfield (Chairman, European Heritage Library)
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Below are exclusive visual
maps showing the growth, decline, and collapse of the state
of Yugoslavia from its foundation in 1918 until its collapse
by 2006, including the modern conflict with Muslim Albanians
in Kosovo.
To read our complete
history of Yugoslavia that goes with these maps,
click here.

the borders of Jugoslavija as a socialist state under Tito
in 1944. The monarchy of 1918-1941 had the same borders.

The Yugoslav wars for independence with dates. All provinces
succeeded from "Yugoslavia" (i.e. Serbia) in this
map except Montenegro and Kosovo.

Montenegro's 2006 withdrawal from Serbia, marking the total
collapse of Yugoslavia.

The EHL map of the often-sought "Greater Kosovo"
and "Greater Albania". This is the maximum extent
of Albanian Muslim claims to sovereignty, though they have
only acquired a small portion thereof (see below). Albanians
also claim parts of Macedonia.

The EHL map boundaries of the new nation of Kosovo as it is
recognized by the United States and European Union.
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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR:
James Mayfield is the owner
and Chairman of the European Heritage Library. I am working
for a doctorate in history, with a specific emphasis on Islamic
and European histories. I am well versed in all world cultures,
ethnicities, religions, languages, politics, and historical
evolution in relation to and against each other.
BIBLIOGRAPHY/SOURCES
USED:
The image used as the basis
for the maps is widely redistributed and is not protected.
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