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Medieval Prague
Series: Prague
Brief Description
The perfect culture guide for the curious traveller or medieval history enthusiast. Prague, established with the Czech state at the end of the ninth century, reached its medieval heyday during the reign of Emperor and King Charles IV. A Premyslid on his mother's side and an...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The perfect culture guide for the curious traveller or medieval history enthusiast.
Prague, established with the Czech state at the end of the ninth century, reached its medieval heyday during the reign of Emperor and King Charles IV. A Premyslid on his mother's side and an ambitious Luxembourg on his father's, Charles IV heralded a period of rapid development in the city of Prague. In Medieval Prague, Royt employs his detailed knowledge of Czech medieval culture to succinctly depict the historical development and stylistic transformations of architecture and visual arts from the Romanesque period to the highly influential Gothic style, when the political significance of the city extended far beyond the city's walls.
With beautiful photographs and the history of featuring some of Prague's most iconic sights, such as the St. Vitus Cathedral and the Prague Castle, Medieval Prague illuminates how Prague has developed from its medieval roots.
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Medieval Prague
The perfect culture guide for the curious traveller or medieval history enthusiast. Prague, established with the Czech state at the end of the ninth century, reached its medieval heyday during the reign of Emperor and King Charles IV. A Premyslid on his mother's side and an ambitious Luxembourg on his father's, Charles IV heralded a period of rapid development in...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788024661230
Publisher: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2026
Country: Czechia
Imprint: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic
Illustration: 182 color plates, 1 line drawing, 2 maps
Contributors:
- Translated by Ian Finlay Stone
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 200.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 454g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Jan Royt is professor of history at Jan Evangelista Purkyne University and professor of art history at Charles University.
Ian Finlay Stone graduated from the University of Cambridge and has translated works for various agencies and government bureaus.
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