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Czech Eden

Author : Matthew Monteith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Czech Eden written by Matthew Monteith and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he first visited the Czech Republic in the 1990s, Matthew Monteith was taken with the details of ordinary life in this country in transition. Captivated by the ineffablea mood, a sense of placehe made repeated visits and in 20013 traveled throughout the country photographing with the hope of creating a contemporary allegory that reflected ideals he had found in old postcards and Czech photography from the 1920s and 30s. With their restraint, brilliant color, and thoughtful attention to the uncanny within the everyday, Monteiths photographs parallel a venerable tradition staked out by masters such as Joel Sternfeld and embodied in contemporary work by practitioners such as Alec Soth. Though at times foreboding, Monteiths work is pervaded by an energetic optimism and humor. Meticulously composed and beautifully produced images focus on individuals, landscapes, oddly stilled cityscapes, and the worn traces of the countrys long and complex history. Czech Eden is not a literal description or documentation, but rather a parable in which the viewer encounters individuals and environments that are cohesive yet contradictory, beautiful but unsettling.

Eden's Empire

Author : James Graham
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1472537033
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (725 download)

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Download or read book Eden's Empire written by James Graham and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-10-16 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty years ago, Britain propelled itself into a disastrous war in the Middle East. Condemned by the UN and accused of falsifying intelligence, the Prime Minister was left fighting for his political life against a Party disillusioned, a public betrayed, and a wily Chancellor with ambitions to take his place... With the pressure of opposition to his war, Prime Minister Anthony Eden rapidly lost his grip on both the Empire and his health. Unable to control the growing power of both the United States and the Arab world, nor his own failing body, history would mark him as the worst British Prime Minister of the twentieth century. A new, uncompromising political thriller exploring with electrifying theatricality the events of the Suez Crisis, and the tragic story of its flawed hero - Churchill's golden boy and heir apparent, Anthony Eden.

The Czech and Slovak Experience

Author : John Morison
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1349222410
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (492 download)

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Download or read book The Czech and Slovak Experience written by John Morison and published by Springer. This book was released on 1992-11-12 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Czech and Slovak Experience assembles essays by leading specialists from the USA, Canada, Britain and Czechoslovakia on key aspects of modern Czech and Slovak history: Joseph II's contribution to the development of the Czech national movement, the troubled relationship between Czechs and Slovaks as seen through Czech and Slovak eyes, Slovak linguistic separatism, the emergence of political democracy in post-Versailles Czechoslovakia, Masaryk as a religious heretic, Czechoslovakia's Germans and their treatment by the Czechoslovak government, and Prague's Jewish community after 1918.

The Czech Republic

Author : Robert C. Cottrell
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0791082555
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Czech Republic written by Robert C. Cottrell and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the history of the borders in the Czech Republic as a result of political, territorial, and economic disputes, and discusses the Velvet Revolution.

The Triumph of the Dark

Author : Zara Steiner
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 019161355X
Total Pages : 1248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book The Triumph of the Dark written by Zara Steiner and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 1248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this magisterial narrative, Zara Steiner traces the twisted road to war that began with Hitler's assumption of power in Germany. Covering a wide geographical canvas, from America to the Far East, Steiner provides an indispensable reassessment of the most disputed events of these tumultuous years. Steiner underlines the far-reaching consequences of the Great Depression, which shifted the initiative in international affairs from those who upheld the status quo to those who were intent on destroying it. In Europe, the l930s were Hitler's years. He moved the major chess pieces on the board, forcing the others to respond. From the start, Steiner argues, he intended war, and he repeatedly gambled on Germany's future to acquire the necessary resources to fulfil his continental ambitions. Only war could have stopped him-an unwelcome message for most of Europe. Misperception, miscomprehension, and misjudgment on the part of the other Great Powers leaders opened the way for Hitler's repeated diplomatic successes. It is ideology that distinguished the Hitler era from previous struggles for the mastery of Europe. Ideological presumptions created false images and raised barriers to understanding that even good intelligence could not penetrate. Only when the leaders of Britain and France realized the scale of Hitler's ambition, and the challenge Germany posed to their Great Power status, did they finally declare war.

Separated by a Common Language

Author : Edward M. Bennett
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595222927
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book Separated by a Common Language written by Edward M. Bennett and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines FDR's motives in confronting the Axis powers and especially Adolf Hitler. The author examines the Roosevelt-Chamberlain rivalry which got in the way of establishing early cooperation in confronting the Axis allies and places the major blame for this on the "Tory" element in Britain's leadership with Chamberlain bearing the prime responsibility. It also includes perceptive assessments of Roosevelt's foreign policy by two of the outstanding women of the 20th Century, Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins both of whom were interviewed by the author.

In the Shadow of Munich. British Policy towards Czechoslovakia from 1938 to 1942

Author : Vít Smetana
Publisher : Karolinum Press
ISBN 13 : 8024613735
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (246 download)

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Book Synopsis In the Shadow of Munich. British Policy towards Czechoslovakia from 1938 to 1942 by : Vít Smetana

Download or read book In the Shadow of Munich. British Policy towards Czechoslovakia from 1938 to 1942 written by Vít Smetana and published by Karolinum Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book In the Shadow of Munich. British Policy towards Czechoslovakia from the Endorsement to the Renunciation of the Munich Agreement (1938 to 1942) analyses the varying attitudes and gradual change of British policy towards Czechoslovakia in the period from the Munich Conference in September 1938 to August 1942 when the British government proclaimed the Munich Agreement as dead and thus having no influence whatsoever on the future territorial settlement. The key focus of this work lies in the influence of 'Munich' upon the British political scene and upon the resulting British policy towards Czechoslovakia in the Central European context and also in the repercussions of Munich in negotiations with the Czechoslovak exile representatives. The book is a result of many years of the author?s research conducted primarily in the British and the Czech archives as well as his reflection of numerous documentary editions, diaries, memoirs and secondary sources. It aims to dispel frequent myths and stereotypes that have so far influenced the Czech and partly also Anglo-Saxon historiography in their interpretations of British attitudes towards Czechoslovakia immediately before and during the Second World War.

Czechslovkia Before Munich

Author : J. W. Bruegel
Publisher : CUP Archive
ISBN 13 : 9780521086875
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Czechslovkia Before Munich written by J. W. Bruegel and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1973-06-21 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An analysis of Czech-German relations from 1918 until Munich from the standpoint of internal as well as international politics. Dr Bruegel describes the difficulties created by the existence of a 3 million strong German minority in Czechoslovakia after 1918 and, in this context, British foreign policy, British appeasement of Hitler and the Munich Crisis. After investigating the liability of the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy at the end of the First World War the author describes the birth of Czechoslovakia- a democratic state in the heart of Europe- whose rulers attempted to establish a regime of justice and equality towards the various nationalities in the country; by 1933 an ideal situation had not been reached but the great majority of the German population was loyal to the state and was far from any irrendentist leanings. Dr Brugel then examines British diplomacy and attitudes towards Czechoslovakia with the rise of Hitler and traces in detail British support of Konrad Henlein. He outlines the ways in which Britain ignored the German democratic element, the development of the policy of appeasement, and the eventual sacrifice of Czechoslovakia and its implications. The German edition of this book, published in 1967, was based on a wide range of German, Czechoslovak, British and French archival and published material as well as on the author's personal knowledge of pre-war Czechoslovakia. For this English edition Dr Bruegel has deleted some material of mainly German interest and incorporated much newly available material: Foreign Office files and the personal correspondence and memoirs of those involved. These stress how the British government persisted in its appeasement policy, despite contrary evidence of Hitler's intentions and often despite her allies' inclinations. This book sheds new light on the Munich Crisis, on the part played in British policy by Chamberlain and members of the diplomatic staff, the degree to which the Czechoslovak government and the German democrats were completely ignored and the results for Britain herself and for the whole of Europe.

Czech Law in Historical Contexts

Author : Jan Kuklík
Publisher : Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press
ISBN 13 : 8024628600
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (246 download)

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Download or read book Czech Law in Historical Contexts written by Jan Kuklík and published by Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legal system of the present-day Czech Republic would not be understood properly without sufficient knowledge of its historical roots and evolution. This book deals with the development of Czech law from its initial origins as a form of Slavic law to its current position, reflecting the influence of the legal systems of neighbouring countries and that of Roman law. The reader can see how a legal system originally based on custom developed into written and codified law. Czech law was fully dependent upon developments within the Luxemburg, Jagiellonian and, primarily, Habsburg monarchies, although some features remained autonomous. The 20th century is particularly important in the development of the Czech state and law of today, namely due to the establishment of an independent Czechoslovakia in 1918 and its split in 1992 giving rise to the independent identities of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. It was a century encompassing periods of democratic as well as totalitarian regimes; political, ideological, economic and social changes stemming from such transformations were projected into, and reflected in, the system of Czechoslovak and Czech law. It can therefore serve as a “case study” for researchers interested in the transition of democratic legal systems into totalitarian regimes, and vice versa.

Exile and Patronage

Author : Andrew Chandler
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN 13 : 9783825800147
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Exile and Patronage written by Andrew Chandler and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2006 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exile and Patronage is an innovative new study which explores the migration of refugees from National Socialism from the perspective of patronage. The thirteen essays are divided into three parts: art and music, the churches and political refugees. Individual case studies look at the relationships which came to life around George Bell, Bishop of Chichester, the Berger family, Michael Croft, Heinz Kappes, Gerhard Leibholz, Robert Bruce Lockhart, Rowmund Pisudski, Jack Pritchard, Hans Ansgar Reinhold and Luigi Sturzo. The book also examines the iconography of patronage and studies particular works which received support in exile such as Wagner's Buhnenweihfestspiel.

The Munich Crisis, 1938

Author : Erik Goldstein
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136328394
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book The Munich Crisis, 1938 written by Erik Goldstein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the works on the crises of the 1930s and especially the Munich Agreement in 1938 were written when it was virtually impossible to gain access to the relevant archive collections on both sides of the Iron Curtain. This text studies the Czechoslovak-German crisis and its impact from previously neglected perspectives and celebrates the post-Cold War openness by bringing in new evidence from hitherto inaccessible archives.

The British Legation in Prague

Author : Lukáš Novotný
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110651459
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book The British Legation in Prague written by Lukáš Novotný and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyses the issue of Czech-German relations within Czechoslovakia between 1933 and 1938. Following Adolf Hitler’s accession to the office of Chancellor, the German minority in Czechoslovakia began to progressively mobilise and gradually radicalise such that the majority of them supported the Sudeten German Party in the 1935 elections and played a large part in the end of the First Czechoslovak Republic three years later.

Aftermath

Author : Richard Crowder
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857727648
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book Aftermath written by Richard Crowder and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a decade, between 1940 and 1950, the old world order collapsed, and a new one was created. Old European empires - France, Germany and the United Kingdom - receded, replaced by two new superpowers - the Soviet Union and the United States. Beyond Europe, a swath of new countries was created: India, Communist China, Israel and the modern Arab states, Indonesia, the Koreas. But there were darker shadows too, cast by the onset of the Cold War: the failure to establish international controls on atomic energy, or the growth of the national security state and modern intelligence apparatus. This era also produced some of the most remarkable statesmen of modern times, including leaders such as Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Truman, de Gaulle, Nehru and Mao Tsetung; diplomats like George Marshall, Dean Acheson, Anthony Eden, Ernest Bevin and Robert Schuman; and international fixers, such as Averell Harriman, John Maynard Keynes, or Jean Monnet. Their stories form the core fabric of this book. Richard Crowder examines their shared ambition to rebuild the world, and launch a second age of globalization.

Ancient Passages

Author : Joanne Pence
Publisher : Quail Hill Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient Passages written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart of Sicily, where ancient myths echo through crumbling ruins and long-forgotten gods lurk in the shadows … Michael Rempart, renowned archaeologist, finds himself in a new role as guardian and protector to his troubled half-sister, Zoe. Seeking refuge from her afflictions, they retreat to a secluded dig site in the remote Sicilian countryside—the place where legend has it the goddess Persephone was abducted by the Hades, god of the Underworld. But their quest for peace is short-lived when Eden Burrows, a genealogist, uncovers a secret hidden within the ancient walls of the Rempart family castle— the key to deciphering the enigmatic Voynich manuscript, the manuscript that Michael and Zoe’s father, an alchemist, views as the gateway to eternal life. Eden's discovery propels her into a perilous odyssey, binding her fate to the mysterious Remparts while awakening slumbering gods and stirring ancient battles for power long forgotten. With treachery lurking in every shadow, as Zoe wrestles with her demons, and Michael and Eden find solace amid the chaos, they are drawn into a race against time. In this clash of titans, where gods and mortals alike are mere pawns, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Will Michael and Eden unlock the secrets of the past in time to save the future? The adventure awaits, where ancient mysteries and modern heroes collide. Join the many fans of the Ancient Secrets novels. Each can be read as a stand-alone work. All are available as ebook, print, and large print editions. About the Ancient Secrets books: “…occult secrets centuries old and mortally dangerous to explore… Highly recommended.” —Hellnotes “Vampires, demons, history, alchemy, globe-trotting characters that don’t let you down, and a smattering of romance. This series has it all.”

Abstracts of Completed Doctoral Dissertations for the Academic Year

Author : United States. Department of State. Office of Intelligence Research
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abstracts of Completed Doctoral Dissertations for the Academic Year written by United States. Department of State. Office of Intelligence Research and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Anglo-French Relations 1934-36

Author : Nicholas Rostow
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1349173703
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (491 download)

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Download or read book Anglo-French Relations 1934-36 written by Nicholas Rostow and published by Springer. This book was released on 1984-02-23 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Czech and Slovak Cinema

Author : Peter Hames
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
ISBN 13 : 0748629262
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (486 download)

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Download or read book Czech and Slovak Cinema written by Peter Hames and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first study in English to examine some of the key themes and traditions of Czech and Slovak cinema, linking inter-war and post-war cinemas together with developments in the post-Communist period. It examines links between theme, genre, and visual style, and looks at the ways in which a range of styles and traditions has extended across different historical periods and political regimes. Czech and Slovak Cinema provides a unique study of areas of Central European film history that have not previously been examined in English.