The Security Situation in the Sancak of the Herzegovina During the First Half of the Seventeenth Century

Abstract

This article provides information and overview of the security situation in the Sancak of the Herzegovina during the first half of 17th century. The paper provides data about the general situation in the Herzegovina during the period. Attention is paid to the Hayduk and Uskok raids which took place in the territory of the Herzegovina and wider as well as to the dangers encountered along the Herzegovinian roads. Also, the diplomatic tensions, criminal deeds and border conflicts between Dubrovnik and the Herzegovina. Last but not least, function of the information collecting services is touched upon as well as the character of information they used to collect.