Czech and Slovak Republics
Czech and Slovak Republics

Author: Rob Humphreys

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13: 9781858289045

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Catch up on the latest from the Czech and Slovak Republics: punchy reviews of the best restaurants, pubs, and accommodations in every town; insider's accounts of Prague and Bratislava; and tips on everything from clubs to opera productions. New background articles on the Romanies, racism, and the Slovak/Romanian problem keep you in touch with the countries as they truly are today.

The Czech and Slovak Legion in Siberia, 1917-1922
The Czech and Slovak Legion in Siberia, 1917-1922

Author: Joan McGuire Mohr

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 0786488514

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During World War I, a specialized Russian battalion comprised of ethnic Czechs and Czech and Slovak prisoners of war--the Legion--became a pawn in an international game of power and deceit. The Legion's detour through Siberia became the greatest human interest story of the war, chronicled weekly in the New York Times and New York Herald. More than half of the Legion's troops lost their lives as the evacuation of Czech and Slovak POWs through Vladivostok precipitated the murder of the Russian royal family and forced the Legion to act as protectors of the Russian treasury and the Trans-Siberian Railway while the White and Red armies battled. For political purposes, tales of the Legion's odyssey have been buried or expunged. This volume offers the seminal account of this hidden yet epic journey, shedding light on a fascinating but forgotten facet of World War I.

Czech & Slovak Republics
Czech & Slovak Republics

Author: Neal Bedford

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 9781741040463

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Sample the beers, taste the high life, feast on the architecture - and when you've had your fill, chill out in the spa towns, discover the fairy-tale castles and breathe deep in Slovakia's glorious mountain scenery. Whether you want to party in Prague or hike in the High Tatras, you can connect with the heart of Europe through this inspiring guide.

The Czech & Slovak Republics
The Czech & Slovak Republics

Author: Rob Humphreys

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13:

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This book provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about the Czech and Slovak republics, with reviews of the best restaurants and pubs, accommodation and entertainment, plus information on the history and culture of the two nations.

The Little Czech and the Great Czech Nation
The Little Czech and the Great Czech Nation

Author: Ladislav Holy

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-08-28

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780521555845

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When Ladislav Holy precipitately left Czechoslovakia for the UK in 1968 he was already one of the leading anthropologists in Central Europe. In the following decades he made important field studies in Africa. Since 1986 he has been engaged in research in the Czech Republic, and he brings to this timely study of national identity the skills of a seasoned researcher, a cosmopolitan perspective, and the insights of an insider. Drawing on historical and literary sources as well as ethnography, he analyses Czech discourses on national identity. He argues that there were specifically 'Czech' aspects to the communist regime and to the 'velvet revolution', and paying particular attention to symbolic representations of what it means to be Czech, he explores how notions of Czech identity were involved in the debates surrounding the fall of communism, and the emergence of a new social system.

NATO and the Czech and Slovak Republics
NATO and the Czech and Slovak Republics

Author: Jeffrey Simon

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9780742529038

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This is the second of three books by Jeffrey Simon on emerging post-communist countries to recently join NATO. As with the previous volume (Hungary), this book represents a tremendous amount of first hand research grounded in primary source material and personal interviews with key civil and military leaders. Visit our website for sample chapters!

The Complete Encyclopedia of Locomotives
The Complete Encyclopedia of Locomotives

Author: Mirco De Cet

Publisher: Rebo International

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9789036615051

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Just like today, with high-specification computers being used to design even higher specification models for the next generation, the making of machines to make machines was one of the most important aspects of the Industrial Revolution. The lathe, for example, is the oldest known machine tool and dates back to antiquity, but it wasn't until the late 17th century that such industries as clock making, the building of scientific instruments, furniture and gun makers, began to convert from woodworking lathes to ones that ware capable of machining metal. Craftsmen needed precise machines that could shape metal gears, cut metal screws and stamp shapes out of metal, thus enabling others to assemble their products.

Czech & Slovak Republics
Czech & Slovak Republics

Author: John S. King

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9780864422453

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Croatia is one of the most popular short-haul destinations for Europeans and a trendy travel hot spot. Smart itineraries section helps readers tailor their trips.

The Rise and Decline of Communist Czechoslovakia ́s Railway Sector
The Rise and Decline of Communist Czechoslovakia ́s Railway Sector

Author: Tomáš Nigrin

Publisher: Central European University Press

Published: 2022-06-21

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9633864771

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Once the pride of interwar Czechoslovakia, and key during the forced industrialization of the Stalinist period, during the 1970s and 1980s the Czechoslovak railway sector showed the symptoms of the political tiredness and economic exhaustion of the Soviet Bloc. This book examines the failure of central economic planning through the lens of this national transport system. Based on the presentation of its history and on the detailed scrutiny of the actors, institutions, internal mechanisms, and conditions of the railway sector, the analysis reveals the identities of the real stakeholders in the state administration. This case shows how the country was governed by Communist Party institutions and government ministries, and how developments in the transportation sector—like in every sector—reflected their priorities. Numerous tables with selected statistics underscore the economic analysis and black and white photos offer a glimpse on the technical base of the railway sector. The book is filled with enlightening comparisons of the Czechoslovak transportation industry with its counterparts in the whole Eastern Bloc. Integration into the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (Comecon) of the Bloc could have been an asset, yet the records have more to say about conflicts than cooperation.