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1408
Ottoman Turks start their attacks on southeastern Europe, which continue for over two
centuries and take them to the gates of Vienna several times.
1478-1573
Peasant-led agrarian riots are at their peak; together with the Protestant Reformation in
the middle of the 16th century, they are considered a watershed of the Slovenian na-
tional awakening .
1540-85
The first printed books appear in Slovene, including a catechism published by Primož
Trubar, a complete translation of the Bible by Jurij Dalmatin, and a grammar of
Slovene in Latin.
16th century
The Catholic-led Counter-Reformation is in full swing throughout Slovenia; the sys-
tematic Germanisation of Slovenia's culture, education and administration begins un-
der the Habsburgs.
1782
Habsburg Emperor Joseph II abolishes serfdom, paving the way for the growth of a
Slovenian bourgeoisie, and grants complete religious freedom to Calvinists, Lutherans
and Jews.
1809
Ljubljana is named the capital of the French-ruled Illyrian Provinces (1809-13), cre-
ated by Napoléon from Slovenian and Croatian regions in a bid to cut the Habsburgs
off from the Adriatic.
1848
Slovenian intellectuals issue a national political program, United Slovenia, calling for
the unification of all historic Slovenian regions within an autonomous unit under the
Austrian monarchy.
