Historical Dictionary of Slovakia [Hardcover]

Stanislav J. Kirschbaum (Author)

Book Description

Series: European Historical Dictionaries | Publication Date: December 3, 1998

A broad view of the country's history and development, including the formation of previous states in which the Slovak nation found itself, be they tribal entities, the Hungarian kingdom, or more recently Czechoslovakia. Includes ample coverage of Slovakia's economic and political life, as well as individuals who figured prominently in its history and those who play an important role today in its cultural, economic, social, and political development.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

This entry in the Historical Dictionaries of Europe series deals with a vulnerable territory once part of Great Moravia, then Hungary, then (except for a brief period during World War II as the first Slovak Republic), Czechoslovakia. The second Slovak Republic was born in 1993 when the CzechoSlovak Federal Assembly voted to dissolve the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic. In 2004 Slovakia became a member of the European Union. Following a lengthy introduction, the book provides A-Z entries for people, events, institutions, and places that figure prominently in this complicated history. The extensive bibliography has been updated to include titles published within the last few years.

Mary Ellen Quinn
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Review

this is an important update, particularly in view of Slovakia's recent admission to the European Union. (Arba, March 2008 )

...the book provides A-Z entries for people, events, institutions, and places that figure prominently in this complicated history. The extensive bibliography has been updated to include titles published within the last few years. (Booklist/Rbb, 4/1/2007 )

Excellent coverage of recent political developments in Slovakia.... The Historical Dictionary of Slovakia should be in every major library. It is an extremely useful tool for beginning researchers and students.... An excellent reference, providing a brief but clear overview of the various movements, players, parties and programs, all of which are essential to understanding the trajectory of Slovak historical development.... The Dictionary is particularly effective in shedding light on the religious, linguisitic and cultural figures and movements of pre-nineteenth century Slovakia.... A major contribution to the study of the Slovaks and Slovakia. (Susan Mikula Canadian Slavonic Papers, March 2009, Vol LI, No 1 )

This smart and handy volume on the new institutions and personalities of contemporary Slovakia will be a useful addition. (Reference Reviews ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. (December 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810835061
• ISBN-13: 978-0810835061
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,302,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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