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Some history about the Government of Dubrovnik

The government of the Republic was liberal in character and early showed its concern for justice and humanitarian principles, e.g. slave trading was abolished since 1418.
The Republican Constitution of Dubrovnik was strictly aristocratic. The population was divided into three classes: nobility, citizens, and artisans or plebeians. All effective power was concentrated in the hands of [...]

History of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities in Croatia. Its history starts in 7th century when the invasion of Slavs destroyed Epidauros and other communities in the area. This made inhabitants to flee to Laus which evantually changed to Raus which then became Ragusa – the historic name for Dubrovnik.
Between 9th and 12th century [...]