Prague in black and gold
Demetz, Peter
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Prague in black and gold
Published
1997
Publisher
Hill and Wang
Pages
411
ISBN-13
9780809078431
ISBN-10
0809078430
Description
Prague in Black and Gold strips away the sentimental distortions in a brilliant account that clarifies Prague's true place in world civilization. Demetz begins with the intriguing myths about Prague's origins -- told and retold by generations of artists -- contrasting them with the confirmed archaeological truths about the site's pre-Roman settlements. He weaves together the colorful strands of Prague's literary traditions (Latin, Czech, German, and Jewish) with the story of its scintillating political and cultural advances, and focuses on key moments in its multicultural life: under King Charles, when it was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire; in the turbulent years of the Hussite rebellion; under Emperor Rudolf II, during the Renaissance, when it was home to Europe's best rationalists and most famous occultists; in the time of Mozart; and in the ages of revolutionary nationalism and of T.G. Masaryk, heroic first president of Czechoslovakia. Throughout, Demetz shows how Czechs, Germans, Italians, and Jews hve lived and worked together in Prague for a thousand years. - Jacket flap.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Prague in black and gold?
This edition of Prague in black and gold has approximately 411 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Prague in black and gold?
For most readers, Prague in black and gold typically takes between 8h 34m and 5h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Prague in black and gold?
The estimated word count for Prague in black and gold is approximately 102,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Prague in black and gold?
Prague in black and gold was written by Demetz, Peter.
When was Prague in black and gold published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.