The book Pioneers in Croatian Industry by Dr L. Dobrošak will be presented on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. The presentation will take place at 18:00 at the Gutmann Palace, with the organizers being the town of Belišće and the Jewish Community of Osijek, who invite the public to a meeting with the author and experts in the field.
The work covers the period from the 1870s to the creation of the Independent State of Croatia. The work addresses the historical context, and then details the role of individual entrepreneurs of Jewish descent in the development of industry and broader economic progress. Special attention is paid to the contributions made by individual entrepreneurs in that historical period, thereby highlighting their significant contribution to economic development.
The author of the book, Dr L. Dobrošak, is a prominent historian at the Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar. Her expertise and research are key to understanding the historical context in which economic relations were shaped. Alongside her, the book is presented by Dr A. Rajković, which ensures a more comprehensive insight into the historical and economic aspects of the subject covered.
This meeting presents an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the historical context in which economic relations were shaped, particularly those related to the contribution of Jewish entrepreneurs. The book provides insight into how individuals shaped economic development, highlighting the importance of their contributions in a historical context. In addition to the historical, the book provides insight into economic aspects, highlighting the importance of the contributions of individual entrepreneurs in the period from the 1870s to the creation of the Independent State of Croatia.
