River, Charles
The Dissolution of Czechoslovakia: The History of the Central European Nation from Its Founding to Its Breakup
- ISBN 13:
- 9781096284109
- author:
- River, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 134
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War I,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Dissolution of Czechoslovakia: A History of the Central European Nation from Its Founding to Its Breakup The history of Czechoslovakia is complex and multifaceted, spanning over 75 years. The country's origins date back to the 19th century, when the territory was conquered and occupied by various empires, including the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Habsburg Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Despite being part of these larger empires, the area was home to two distinct ethnicities: the Czechs and the Slovaks, who spoke Slavic-based languages that were mutually intelligible. The formation of Czechoslovakia in 1918 was a unique event, as the country was not a traditional nation-state. Instead, it existed in a supranational system where identity was allowed to be relatively fluid. This is reflected in the fact that many people in the territory spoke German as their first language, including one of Prague's most famous sons. The country's history was marked by periods of fascism and communism, which had a profound impact on its development. The dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, marked the end of one of the creations brought about by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I. This book provides a detailed account of the country's history, from its founding to its breakup.
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