Description
This biography by Czech historian Josef Šusta (1874–1945) examines the life of the world-renowned Belgian historian Henri Pirenne (1862–1935). During the First Czechoslovak Republic, Pirenne was known to the Czechoslovak public not only as an eminent historian, but also as a great Belgian patriot and opponent of German imperialism. He received many honours in Czechoslovakia, visited Prague and lectured to students there. The book presents important information about this significant European historian, pays tribute to his warm relationship with the Czech people and his support for the Czechoslovak struggle for freedom, and may inspire readers to explore Pirenne’s work. The contents are in Czech.
Information
Author: Šusta Josef
Language: Czech
Publication date: February 6, 2026
Manufacturer: Lhoťan Lukáš
Genres: Biographies and autobiographies, Books, Fiction
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 40
ISBN/EAN: 9788088352594