Svetozar Markovic and the Origins of Balkan Socialism

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The study delves into the life and impact of Svetozar Markovic, a pivotal figure in Balkan socialism and the Serbian cooperative movement. By utilizing original Russian and Serbian sources, it offers a nuanced intellectual biography and theoretical analysis of Serbian socialism's evolution, challenging previous biased accounts. The author explores the 19th-century intellectual conflicts faced by the Balkan educated classes, highlighting Markovic's role in merging Marxism with Serbian communal traditions to inspire social reform and revitalization.