Svědkové českých dějin - Historický místopis vojenských, politických, ekonomických a kulturních dějin českých zemí – Kvirenc Jan (2024)

Wherever we step, we tread the path of history. The immortal words of the Roman historian Titus Livius will likely hold true forever. In the territory of Bohemia and Moravia, you will hardly find a place that does not have a connection to some significant or interesting event in Czech or European history. Some memorial sites are well-known and frequently visited, while others hide surprising stories or monuments. Experienced author and educator Jan Kvirenc has prepared an encyclopedia this time that will guide readers through 272 historically significant locations, which, apart from their regional importance, were also part of the grand history of the lands of the Czech Crown. The entries, clearly marked according to historical periods, focus on significant personalities, wars and politics, figures of culture and religious life, as well as notable buildings, legends and mythology, technical monuments, and everyday life. And as always, there are citations of sources, historical context, and a wealth of photographs. * Which castle did the French king visit twice? * Where did the girl live to whom Goethe wrote love letters? * Who was behind the first discoveries of caves in the Moravian Karst? * Where can you find the oldest standing church in the Czech Republic? * How was the first sugar cube created? * Which nobles competed to see who would build...