: Serbian textbooks present the expansion of Kosovo's rights during this period as a deliberate attempt by Josip Broz Tito to weaken and divide Serbia. Conversely, Kosovo textbooks are noted for sometimes minimizing the extent of the rights actually gained during this time.
: Kosovo and Albanian textbooks focus on Illyrian/Dardanian roots. Serbian narratives often emphasize the 12th-century arrival of Serbian control and the region's role as the center of the medieval Serbian empire. History of Kosovo – in the history textbooks of...
: These countries' textbooks share a common narrative emphasizing the Illyrian origins of Albanians as the earliest inhabitants of the region. : Serbian textbooks present the expansion of Kosovo's
In the region, historical narratives regarding Kosovo vary significantly between neighboring countries. Research by political scientist Shkelzen Gashi reveals a major divide in how school history textbooks in Kosovo, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia present the territory's past. Regional Interpretations and Divisions Research by political scientist Shkelzen Gashi reveals a