Peter Е Tih Apr 2026

His extensive bibliography includes over 400 titles. Some of his most influential books available in multiple languages include:

: He explores the development of early medieval polities and the administrative structures that preceded modern Slovenia.

Štih graduated from the University of Ljubljana in 1983 and earned his PhD in 1993 under the supervision of Bogo Grafenauer. His career has been marked by deep international engagement, including a formative period at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research in Vienna. Currently a full professor at the University of Ljubljana, he teaches medieval history of the Slovene Lands and the Balkans. Major Research Themes Peter Е tih

(born November 27, 1960) is a distinguished Slovenian historian, academic, and current president of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU). A specialist in medieval history, his scholarship has fundamentally reshaped the modern understanding of the Slovenian Middle Ages, moving away from nationalist myths toward a rigorous, source-based methodology. Academic Career and Influence

: Štih is known for his "paradigmatic turnaround," which deconstructs stereotypes and nationalized versions of history. Significant Works His extensive bibliography includes over 400 titles

: His study of the noble clientele of the Counts of Gorizia is considered a landmark in Slovenian historiography.

: A collection of papers that introduced his critical methodology to a wider English-speaking audience. His career has been marked by deep international

: A comprehensive overview of Slovenian history co-authored with Vasko Simoniti and Peter Vodopivec.