Ivo Goldstein: Croatia: A History
"...Goldstein, a professor at the University of Zagreb, wrote this history specifically to be translated for non-Croatian readers...
Therefore its brevity must be considered a virtue, as most readers would not have the patience nor the interest to wade through hundreds of pages on medieval Balkan history.

The chapters on the twentieth century are the strongest. The spare descriptions of World War II, post-war politics, and the recent wars in Croatia and Bosnia are clear and unclouded by gratuitous political partisanship. A passage (p.187) debunking the popular myth that Tito somehow 'solved' Yugoslavia's ethnic problems is particularly insightful. Goldstein is clearly a Croatian patriot, but he is no nationalist and no apologist for Tudjman's corrupt and hateful brand of politics. He criticizes Tudjman and Milosevic and the Krajina Serbs equally..."
Review at amazon.com

The Bradt Travel Guide: Croatia
Croatia's peaceful beauty belies its turbulent past. Standing at the crossroads of Europe, it offers an extraordinary heritage, dramatic mountains, 1,185 islands, and the best climate on the Adriatic.
Seek out the attractions of Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik - Byron's "Pearl of the Adriatic"; explore the many national parks and nature reserves; indulge a passion for archaeology among the Roman ruins; visit Venetian treasures; or simply soak up the sun. Whatever your reason for visiting Croatia, this guide is the ideal companion. (From the back cover)