Serbia - A History of the Balkans

After independence, they were ruled by a royal dynasty that was very friendly with the hapsburgs. But nationalistic elements among the serbian political alite and in the officer corps of the army believed their dream of greater serbia lived on them. In 19 o three, a powerful nationalist clique, including some of the most prominent leaders and military officers in serbia, orchestrated a violent coup. They assassinated their pro hapsburg king and queen, as well as several government ministers, and installed a new dynasty who had close ties to russia.