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Czech Broadside Ballads as Text, Art, Song in Popular Culture, c.1600-1900


Free Download Patricia Fumerton, "Czech Broadside Ballads as Text, Art, Song in Popular Culture, c.1600-1900"
English | ISBN: 946372155X | 2022 | 498 pages | PDF | 4 MB
This landmark collection makes a major contribution to the burgeoning field of broadside ballad study by investigating the hitherto unexplored treasure-trove of over 100,000 Central/Eastern European broadside ballads of the Czech Republic, from the 16th to the 19th century. Viewing Czech broadside ballads from an interdisciplinary perspective, we see them as unique and regional cultural phenomena: from their production and collecting processes to their musicology, linguistics, preservation, and more. At the same time, as contributors note, when viewed within a larger perspective―extending one’s gaze to take in ballad production in bordering lands (such as Germany, Poland, and Slovakia) and as far Northwest as Britain to as far Southwest as Brazil―we discover an international phenomenon at work. Czech printed ballads, we see, participated in a thriving popular culture of broadside ballads that spoke through text, art, and song to varied interests of the masses, especially the poor, worldwide.

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Contested Czech Cities From Urban Grassroots to Pro-democratic Populism


Free Download Michaela Pixová, "Contested Czech Cities: From Urban Grassroots to Pro-democratic Populism"
English | 2019 | pages: 198 | ISBN: 9813297085, 9813297115 | PDF | 4,8 mb
This research was supported by Grant no. 14-24977P from the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic as part of the project "Contested Czech cities: Citizen participation in post-socialist urban restructuring.

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Rick Steves Central Europe The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia & More


Free Download Rick Steves Central Europe: The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia & More by Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt
English | December 26, 2023 | ISBN: 164171557X | 1144 pages | PDF | 61 Mb
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what youreallyneed to know when traveling through Central Europe.From romantic cities steeped in history to the stunning slopes of the Alps, get to know this exciting slice of Europe: with Rick Steves on your side, Central Europe can be yours! InsideRick Steves Central Europeyou’ll find:Fully updatedcomprehensive coverageon the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia, plus side trips to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and RomaniaRick’s strategic adviceon how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems,from the cobbles of bustling Bratislava, to country roads winding through the Julian Alps, to the striking chapels and cathedrals of Prague’s Castle QuarterHow to connect with culture:Bask in the energy of Kraków’s Main Square Market, sample local wines from Hungarian vintners, or soak in the steamy thermal baths ofBudapestBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist trapswith Rick’s candid, humorous insightThe best places toeat, sleep, and relaxSelf-guided walking toursof lively neighborhoods and historic museumsDetailed neighborhood mapsfor exploring on the goUseful resourcesincluding a packing list, phrase books, historical overviews, and recommended readingOver 1,000 bible-thin pagesinclude everything worth seeing without weighing you downMake the most of every day and every dollar withRick Steves Central Europe!

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Recalling Masaryk’s The Czech Question Humanity and Politics on the Threshold of the Twenty-First Century


Free Download Jan Svoboda, "Recalling Masaryk’s The Czech Question: Humanity and Politics on the Threshold of the Twenty-First Century "
English | ISBN: 9004534903 | 2023 | 282 pages | PDF | 21 MB
In the late 19th century, T. G. Masaryk presented his national programme. This vision of modern Czech society rested on the ideals of humanity, thus infusing the national ethos with a universal dimension. The significance of T. G. Masaryk’s thought is investigated by current Czech thinkers in this volume.

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Rick Steves Central Europe The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia & More, 11th Edition


Free Download Rick Steves Central Europe: The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia & More, 11th Edition by Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt
English | December 26th, 2023 | ISBN: 164171557X | 1144 pages | True EPUB | 49.81 MB
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what youreallyneed to know when traveling through Central Europe.From romantic cities steeped in history to the stunning slopes of the Alps, get to know this exciting slice of Europe: with Rick Steves on your side, Central Europe can be yours!

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Contract Law in the Czech Republic Ed 2


Free Download Josef Fiala, "Contract Law in the Czech Republic Ed 2"
English | ISBN: 9403520930 | 2020 | 160 pages | PDF | 2 MB
Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of the law of contracts in the Czech Republic covers every aspect of the subject – definition and classification of contracts, contractual liability, relation to the law of property, good faith, burden of proof, defects, penalty clauses, arbitration clauses, remedies in case of non-performance, damages, power of attorney, and much more. Lawyers who handle transnational contracts will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in terminology, application, and procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of contract law. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes drafting considerations.

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