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from “baggage culture” to universally accepted cultural commitment ...
ed of Slavic nations, such intentions were a great concern.3 The occupation
allowed direct interference with Balkan political issues, as well as a time-
ly response if necessary. Thus, Austro-Hungary had far more profound in-
tentions than the mere modernization of B&H society: B&H Slavs were to
be assimilated into the Monarchy territory, a symbol of multinational pro-
gress which, as such, could not bear ethnic nationalism evident on the Bal-
kans. The achievement of the set-up goal was a distinct test for the Aus-
tro-Hungarian policy in the regional and European sociopolitical contexts.
In the given process, the leading role was assigned to Benjamin von
Kallay (1839–1903), Austro-Hungarian minister of the Imperial Ministry of
Finance, whose ideas of modernization were closely related to the coloni-
al attitude toward Bosnia and Herzegovina as well.4 To be precise, the civi-
lizing mission, which also implied the assimilation of the B&H population,
was actually to be implemented by its acculturation. In practice, the ideal
of modern society was achieved by succumbing of centuries-long tradition-
al values to contemporary European trends. Still, such a view was present-
ed to general public as the contemporary European spirit, which should be
spread across the country to the occupiers and immigrants’ joy.5
Benjamin von Kallay approached the challenge of the country’s trans-
formation thoroughly, turning Sarajevo into a successful model of his cul-
tural policy. Sarajevo was supposed to become a model and guiding prin-
ciple for other parts of the country in its cultural progress. By constructing
impressive buildings after the model of Vienna, places of worship, or for
instance the National Museum as a symbol of knowledge and science, the
administration also demonstrated the strength and political power of the
Monarchy, intending to impress the B&H population with its achieve-
ments.6
Settling of Foreigners (Carpet-Baggers)
Due to the complexity of his task, which implied the transformation of Sa-
rajevo, Kallay sought the support in carrying out the set ideas in the quali
fied staff across the Monarchy. He needed thousands of clerks, judges,
3 Ibid., 2.
4 Robert J. Donia, “The Proximate Colony,” in Austria-Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
and the Western Balkans1878–1918, Clemens Ruthner, Diana Reynolds Cordileone,
Ursula Reber and Raymond Detrez, ed. (New York: Peter Lang, 2015), 71–72.
5 Ibid., 68.
6 Lana Paćuka, Muzički život u Sarajevu u periodu Austro-Ugarske uprave (1878–1918)
(PhD diss., University of Sarajevo, 2014), 28–36.
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ed of Slavic nations, such intentions were a great concern.3 The occupation
allowed direct interference with Balkan political issues, as well as a time-
ly response if necessary. Thus, Austro-Hungary had far more profound in-
tentions than the mere modernization of B&H society: B&H Slavs were to
be assimilated into the Monarchy territory, a symbol of multinational pro-
gress which, as such, could not bear ethnic nationalism evident on the Bal-
kans. The achievement of the set-up goal was a distinct test for the Aus-
tro-Hungarian policy in the regional and European sociopolitical contexts.
In the given process, the leading role was assigned to Benjamin von
Kallay (1839–1903), Austro-Hungarian minister of the Imperial Ministry of
Finance, whose ideas of modernization were closely related to the coloni-
al attitude toward Bosnia and Herzegovina as well.4 To be precise, the civi-
lizing mission, which also implied the assimilation of the B&H population,
was actually to be implemented by its acculturation. In practice, the ideal
of modern society was achieved by succumbing of centuries-long tradition-
al values to contemporary European trends. Still, such a view was present-
ed to general public as the contemporary European spirit, which should be
spread across the country to the occupiers and immigrants’ joy.5
Benjamin von Kallay approached the challenge of the country’s trans-
formation thoroughly, turning Sarajevo into a successful model of his cul-
tural policy. Sarajevo was supposed to become a model and guiding prin-
ciple for other parts of the country in its cultural progress. By constructing
impressive buildings after the model of Vienna, places of worship, or for
instance the National Museum as a symbol of knowledge and science, the
administration also demonstrated the strength and political power of the
Monarchy, intending to impress the B&H population with its achieve-
ments.6
Settling of Foreigners (Carpet-Baggers)
Due to the complexity of his task, which implied the transformation of Sa-
rajevo, Kallay sought the support in carrying out the set ideas in the quali
fied staff across the Monarchy. He needed thousands of clerks, judges,
3 Ibid., 2.
4 Robert J. Donia, “The Proximate Colony,” in Austria-Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
and the Western Balkans1878–1918, Clemens Ruthner, Diana Reynolds Cordileone,
Ursula Reber and Raymond Detrez, ed. (New York: Peter Lang, 2015), 71–72.
5 Ibid., 68.
6 Lana Paćuka, Muzički život u Sarajevu u periodu Austro-Ugarske uprave (1878–1918)
(PhD diss., University of Sarajevo, 2014), 28–36.
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