How Land Surveying Shaped the Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Geopolitical Game-Changer
I. Introduction
The annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary on October 6, 1908, stands as a pivotal moment in the complex history of the Balkans, a region long characterized by ethnic tensions, nationalist movements, and geopolitical power struggles. The annexation, which took place against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire’s gradual decline, marked Austria-Hungary’s formal claim over
