Czech Republic /
Sioras, Efstathia,
Czech Republic / Efstathia Sioras, Michael Spilling, Debbie Nevins. - Third edition. - 144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm - Cultures of the world . - Cultures of the world (third edition) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index.
Czech Republic today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Czechs -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food.
The landlocked Czech Republic is not a large country, but it has a rich history. Known for its architectural treasures, lush forests, and a strong literary heritage, the Czech Republic was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was united with Slovakia under the name Czechoslovakia before its peaceful independence in 1993. Since then, the Czech Republic has become a stable and prosperous parliamentary republic. Readers will learn more about this complex country and its distinctive culture in this engaging and informative book.
9781502636362 1502636360
2018000509
Czech Republic--Juvenile literature.
Czech Republic--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Czech Republic--Description and travel--Juvenile literature.
Czech Republic--History--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Czech Republic / Efstathia Sioras, Michael Spilling, Debbie Nevins. - Third edition. - 144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm - Cultures of the world . - Cultures of the world (third edition) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index.
Czech Republic today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Czechs -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food.
The landlocked Czech Republic is not a large country, but it has a rich history. Known for its architectural treasures, lush forests, and a strong literary heritage, the Czech Republic was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was united with Slovakia under the name Czechoslovakia before its peaceful independence in 1993. Since then, the Czech Republic has become a stable and prosperous parliamentary republic. Readers will learn more about this complex country and its distinctive culture in this engaging and informative book.
9781502636362 1502636360
2018000509
Czech Republic--Juvenile literature.
Czech Republic--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Czech Republic--Description and travel--Juvenile literature.
Czech Republic--History--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.