Zadar, the Angevin Center of Kingdom of Croatia and Dalmatia

When royal power started weakening in Hungary the last third of thirteenth century, Hungarian authority Dalmatian towns also to lose influence, and by first most previously under rule had become Venetian territories. The reoccupation these even more lands on Eastern Adriatic coast could be connected King Louis I Hungary, who defeated Venice 1358 war between Italian city state. This study focuses king’s exercise Dalmatia, particularly economic aspects policy place Zadar this policy. My analysis formation a center Dalmatia from twelfth century how turned away policies previous kings Hungary. intention is highlight importance Zadar, process an trade elite, with particular focus citizens were closest circles king. will integration coastal territories into mainland reign I.