{"title":"Tána Šimková","description":"\u003cp\u003eTána Šimková’s works invite readers to explore the rich tapestry of cultural and historical landscapes, with a particular focus on the unique heritage of the Bohemian Ore Mountains. Through detailed research and evocative storytelling, her books illuminate the lives and environments of mining communities, blending history with a deep appreciation for local traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find in Šimková’s writing a thoughtful examination of place and identity. Her narratives offer insight into how the environment and industry shape society, enriching the understanding of regional history through a cultural lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mining-towns-of-the-bohemian-ore-mountains-by-michaela-hruba-9788024641447","title":"The Mining Towns of the Bohemian Ore Mountains","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA history of the lost art of the Bohemian Ore Mountains.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe development of mining towns in the Ore Mountain region of Bohemia during the thirteenth to the sixteenth century was driven by the Saxon nobility who brought with them the culture of their homeland. The art and architecture of the Ore Mountains, financed by wealthy miners and local nobility, therefore followed a different path than Prague yet rivalled its importance and grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mining Towns of the Bohemian Ore Mountains\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the most important mining centres and historical monuments, exploring what made the late Gothic and early Renaissance periods in northwest Bohemia so distinct from the rest of the kingdom. It also examines the specific cultural space that formed, where locals viewed the Bohemian-Saxon border as an abstract political concept that had little to do with day-to-day reality. The authors trace the monuments and works of art until the second half of the twentieth century, when many of them tragically vanished because of lignite mining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471810511084,"sku":"9788024641447","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788024641447-the-mining-towns-of-the-bohemian-ore-mountains.jpg?v=1775256397"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tana-simkova.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}