Kirjahaku

Czechoslovakia only came into existence in 1918. But the history of the Czechs and Slovaks and the lands they inhabit goes back a long way. It is a history that is important for its own sake as well as for the legacy it gave the modern state and the understanding it brings to a study of present-day Czechoslovakia. It is also a history so rich in m

This book traces the aftermath of the 1848 revolution, examining the Czechs' and Slovaks' historical tragedy and ideological struggle. It discusses the economic, social, cultural, and political forces that transformed Czechoslovakia's politicking and academic curiosity into a national movement.