: A comprehensive overview of Slovenian history co-authored with Vasko Simoniti and Peter Vodopivec.
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
: He explores the development of early medieval polities and the administrative structures that preceded modern Slovenia. : A comprehensive overview of Slovenian history co-authored
: A collection of papers that introduced his critical methodology to a wider English-speaking audience. Currently a full professor at the University of
: Štih is known for his "paradigmatic turnaround," which deconstructs stereotypes and nationalized versions of history. Significant Works
His work typically focuses on the Alpine-Adriatic region between the end of Antiquity and the 15th century. Key areas of his research include: