Czech History

The story of Eastern Europe is one of successes and failures, competing interests, and the rise and fall of states and empires. The ancient Greek and Roman empires knew the importance of Eastern Europe for trade and settlement. The medieval period would see some of the greatest empires of European history, like Kievan Rus, the Bulgarian Empire, Serbia, and the German Crusader states. By the early modern period, these great states would be replaced by Russia, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Ottoman Empire.

The teacher, Patrick Healy, traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. This is the second volume of his work. Patrick grouped 14 famous Czech children's stories and myths with his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them.

Through its compelling narrative and comprehensive exploration of Romani history, folklore, and traditions, Don't Call Me Gypsy: A Journey through Czech Romani History and Fairy Tales is an invaluable resource for those interested in Romani culture, heritage, and the Czech Romani community. Embark on an unforgettable journey through this book, gaining a deeper understanding of the enduring legacy of the Romani people in the Czech Republic.

Many tourists visit the Czech Republic knowing no more about it than that the beer is cheap and the women beautiful. That lack of knowledge has led to frustration among Czechs, most of whom are very well-informed about the world around them. Culture Smart! Czech Republic informs you about the traditions, values, and attitudes of a remarkable people. It describes Czech life at home and in the workplace and offers practical advice on what to expect and how to navigate different social situations. 

From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, a tale of mystery and intrigue stretching back over four centuries. Former Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, is called to Sweden when the younger sister of King Wilhelm I is...

History of Jews in the Czech Lands delves into the rich and complex history of the Jewish people in the Czech lands, spanning from their earliest settlements to the end of the 19th century. This comprehensive work, translated into English for the first time by Kytka Hilmarova, offers listeners a meticulous account of the Jewish experience in the region from the years 900 to 1900.

“A winner . . . combines the pace and style of Brown’s Da Vinci Code and the densely plotted espionage of Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon novels.”—The Florida Times-Union Atlanta judge Rachel Cutler loves her job and her kids, but her life takes a dark turn when her father dies under...

In this astonishing story that “reads like a thriller and is so, so timely” (BuzzFeed) Ariana Neumann dives into the secrets of her father’s past: “Like Anne Frank’s diary, it offers a story that needs to be told and heard” (Booklist, starred review). In 1941, the first Neumann...

This experienced author describes the personality of the first Czech president within the context of 20th-century history. He artfully combines historical occurrences with personal accounts, describing the nature of a totalitarian society and the unwavering pursuit of truth by individuals. Young listeners will acquire a lucid understanding of figures like Masaryk and Hitler, the aftermath of the Munich Betrayal, and the milieu in which Václav Havel came of age.

In this astonishing, dramatic story—a mystery, a family memoir, and a cultural history all in one—Karen Liebreich investigates the life and death of artist Edith Borger, her aunt, who was murdered in Paris in 1970, along with her baby. In 2021, fifty years after her aunt Edith’s murder...

Investigativní novinář Ondřej Kundra přináší šokující informace o tom, jak Putinovo Rusko zachází s lidmi, které svévolně samo označí za zrádce, nepřátele režimu, odpadlíky či je vyhodnotí jako nepohodlné oponenty režimu. Na konkrétních případech ukazuje, jak dnes hlavně ruská kontrarozvědka FSB – hlavní domácí bezpečností služba Ruské federace a hlavní nástupnická agentura KGB, která podléhá přímo Putinovi –, a vojenská rozvědka GRU podléhající náčelníkovi Generálního štábu, pracují.

A sweeping yet intimate narrative about the last hundred years of turbulent European history, as seen through one of Mitteleuropa’s greatest houses—and the lives of its occupants When Norman Eisen moved into the US ambassador’s residence in Prague, returning to the land his mother had fled...

“A winner . . . combines the pace and style of Brown’s Da Vinci Code and the densely plotted espionage of Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon novels.”—The Florida Times-Union Atlanta judge Rachel Cutler loves her job and her kids, but her life takes a dark turn when her father dies under...

Part travelogue, part reportage, part autobiography, The Sign of the Cross is the story of Colm Tóibín's religious pilgrimage across Europe. Between 1990 and 1994, Colm Tóibín made a series of trips through Catholic Europe. His journey led him into close contact with people from all walks of...

Discover how a rocky hill above a quiet river became one of the most dramatic and beautiful cities on Earth. Prague has been a royal capital, an imperial seat, a battlefield, an occupied city and the stage for two revolutions. Over a thousand years, almost everything that can happen to a city...

Rok v Provenci je první částí volné trilogie vonící levandulí a chutnající po těch nejvybranějších lahůdkách a nejlepším víně. Chronologicky popisuje rok jednoho Brita, který se rozhodl přestěhovat do malé vesnice v malebné francouzské oblasti Provence. S anglickým humorem v jeho nejlaskavější podobě nás autor seznamuje s radostmi i úskalími života cizince, který se rozhodl uskutečnit svůj sen žít v místě, které dosud znal pouze jako turista. Kniha Rok v Provenci získala řadu ocenění, například British Book Awards pro rok 1989 za nejlepší cestopisnou knihu.

Between 1990 and 1994, Colm Tóibín made a series of trips through Catholic Europe. His journey led him into close contact with people from all walks of life, from priests to politicians, from the intellectually open to the spiritually bigoted. He then set down his impressions in The Sign of...

Eastern Europe – the vast lands stretching from the eastern Baltic to the Bosporus – has never been a single world. It is a crossroads of empires, peoples and faiths: a place of collision and exchange. While great powers sought to impose order, there flourished warrior republics and despotic...

“A magic curtain, woven of legends, hung before the world. Cervantes sent Don Quixote journeying and tore through the curtain. The world opened before the knight-errant in all the comical nakedness of its prose.” In this thought-provoking, endlessly enlightening, and entertaining essay on...

Uncover the dramatic European history of a resilient underdog nation that survived rising empires and devastating wars. Perfect for a thoughtful commute or your next grand travel adventure, this inspiring narrative chronicles how a landlocked realm maintained its powerful cultural identity. From...