{"title":"Jaroslav Panek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaroslav Panek\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the rich tapestry of Central European history, with a particular focus on the Czech lands. His works offer readers a detailed and thoughtful exploration of historical events, cultural shifts, and the complexities that have shaped the region over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e themes, Panek's writing combines scholarly insight with accessible narrative, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of the past and its enduring influence on the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-czech-lands-by-jaroslav-panek-9788024622279","title":"A History of the Czech Lands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the Czech Republic is a young nation, the areas within and just outside its modern borders boast an ancient and intricate past. \u003ci\u003eA History of the Czech Lands\u003c\/i\u003e provides one of the most complete historical accounts of this region to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis history begins in the Neolithic era and follows the development of the state as it transformed into the Kingdom of Bohemia during the ninth century, into Czechoslovakia after World War I, and finally into the Czech Republic. Such a tumultuous political past arises in part from a fascinating native people, and \u003ci\u003eA History of the Czech Lands\u003c\/i\u003e profiles the Czechs in great detail, delving into past and present traditions and explaining how generation after generation adapted to a perpetually changing government and economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the authors examine the many minorities that now call these lands home—Jews, Slovaks, Poles, Germans, Ukrainians, and others—and how each group’s migration to the region contributed to life in the Czech Republic today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second edition includes sixty new photographs and a new chapter detailing the transformation of this post-communist country into a member of the European Union. The only study in English of this scope and ambition, \u003ci\u003eA History of the Czech Lands\u003c\/i\u003e is essential for scholars of Slavic, Central, and East European studies and a must-read for those who trace their ancestry to these lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462588317932,"sku":"9788024622279","price":104.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788024622279-a-history-of-the-czech-lands.jpg?v=1775016902"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jaroslav-panek.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}