Pregled povijesti Vinkovaca

The 1988 overview of the history of Vinkovci is an authoritative and highly significant historiographical work by historian and museum professional Zlatko Virc. It was created with the aim of presenting the centuries-long continuity of life in the Vinkovci area in a comprehensive, scientifically grounded, yet accessible manner. This unique locality ranks among the oldest continuously inhabited areas in Europe. The book guides the reader chronologically through key periods of the city’s past: from rich prehistoric archaeological finds (such as the Sopot and Vučedol cultures) and the rise of the ancient Roman city of Cibalae—which gave birth to two Roman emperors, Valentinian and Valens—through the Middle Ages, the period of Ottoman rule, and the era of the Military Frontier. The author also examines in detail the transition into the 19th and 20th centuries, a time when Vinkovci developed into an important transport and railway hub, as well as a key cultural and educational center in Slavonia. Richly illustrated with archival material, photographs, and documents, this monograph remains an essential starting point for researchers, students, and enthusiasts of the local history of Vinkovci and eastern Croatia.