Battle for the Castle - The Myth of Czechoslavakia in Europe 1914-1948

Zusatztext Andrea Orzoff is superbly qualified as the author of this book, not only because she has immersed herself inthe relevant primary and secondary literature on the topic but also because of her background in journalism, which was the primary tool for spreading the myth. She also shows that national questions remain an important part of the historical agenda in Central Europe when historical actors define them as important. Informationen zum Autor Andrea Orzoff is Associate Professor of History at New Mexico State University. Klappentext Battle for Castle examines the conscious creation and dissemination of Czechoslovakia's reputation as Eastern Europe's "native democracy" by its country's leaders. Zusammenfassung Battle for Castle examines the conscious creation and dissemination of Czechoslovakia's reputation as Eastern Europe's "native democracy" by its country's leaders. Inhaltsverzeichnis . Introduction The Golden Republic Myth and Wartime The Castle Battles of the Legend-Makers Difficulties Abroad A Time of Iron and Fire Epilogue Notes

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• Authors: Andrea Orzoff, Andrea (Associate Professor of History Orzoff, Orzoff Andrea
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.05.2009
• EAN: 9780195367812
• ISBN: 978-0-19-536781-2
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, Nationalism, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Politics & government, Politics and government, Nationalism and nationalist ideologies and movements