Život i djelovanje posavskih franjevaca u Sjeveroistočnoj Bosni kroz dva stoljeća (1802.-2002.)

This work, dedicated to two centuries of the presence and activity of the Franciscans in the Posavina region (covering the period from 1802 to 2002), examines one of the most vital pillars for the survival of the Catholic and Croat population in Bosanska Posavina. The Franciscans of the Province of Bosna Srebrena served not merely as spiritual shepherds, but also as tribunes of the people, educators, builders, and guardians of identity throughout exceptionally turbulent historical eras—from Ottoman rule, through the Austro-Hungarian administration and the periods of the two Yugoslavias, to the severe suffering and destruction experienced during the Homeland War at the end of the 20th century. The monograph provides a systematic overview of the establishment and functioning of parishes, friaries, and schools, as well as charitable endeavors and efforts directed toward the preservation of cultural heritage, traditions, and literacy. Special attention is given to the fate of the Franciscans, who shared all the hardships of their flock—suffering alongside the faithful amidst the ravages of war, yet also rebuilding what had been destroyed. The book serves as an essential resource for the study of ecclesiastical history, ethnology, and the general history of Bosanska Posavina.