{"title":"Oldrich Tuma","description":"\u003cp\u003eOldrich Tuma’s works delve into the rich tapestry of \u003cstrong\u003eCentral European history\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a particular focus on the Czech lands. His detailed narratives offer insight into the social, cultural, and political developments that have shaped this region over the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched histories that combine academic rigour with accessible prose. Tuma’s books provide a valuable perspective for anyone interested in the complexities of \u003cem\u003eEuropean history and military affairs\u003c\/em\u003e.\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\/oldrich-tuma.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}