A History of the Czech Lands: Second Edition

A History of the Czech Lands presents a systematic exposition of our history from prehistory through the Czech Republic's accession to the European Union in 2004. It follows the development of the Czech state and nation as well as minorities living in the Czech territory, namely the Jews, Germans, Slovaks and Poles. The pivotal topic includes the transformations of the state (including the territories that only belonged to it temporarily) and communities living in it as well as culture, religion, population development and the transformation of the landscape spanning centuries. Under the leadership of two prominent Czech historians, Jaroslav Pnek and Oldich Tma, this book was compiled by experts from the Institute of History and from the Institute for Modern History of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. This book is intended for students of history as well as a broad readership of people interested in our historical roots. This second, expanded edition contains rich pictorial documentation (133 illustrations and photographs) and 16 maps depicting the territorial development of the Czech Lands. The book concludes with a new chapter focusing on the events between 19932004.