Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule by Thomas Capek
"Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule" by Thomas Capek is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the ideals and aspirations of the Bohemian and Slovak people amid the socio-political upheaval surrounding the European War. The book likely discusses themes of nationalism, identity, and the struggle for autonomy against the backdrop of Hapsburg rule. At the start of the book, Capek sets the stage by highlighting the long-standingoppression faced by the Bohemians under Hapsburg domination, dating back to the defeat at the Battle of White Mountain in 1620. He emphasizes the historical context, discussing the impact of various wars and political changes that have shaped the current aspirations of the Bohemian people. The opening portion outlines not only the cultural and economic contributions of Bohemia but also the repressive policies of the Hapsburgs aimed at Germanization and control, setting a tone of urgency for the Bohemian quest for self-determination. Capek's narrative invokes a sense of hope for the future while grappling with the hardships of the past, effectively painting a picture of a nation on the brink of reclaiming its identity and freedoms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Capek, Thomas, 1861-1950 |
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| LoC No. | 15015104 |
| Title | Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule A Study of the Ideals and Aspirations of the Bohemian and Slovak Peoples, as They Relate to and Are Affected by the Great European War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DB: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia |
| Subject | Nationalism -- Czech Republic -- Bohemia |
| Subject | Slovaks |
| Subject | Bohemia (Czech Republic) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45993 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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