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When the City is Burning: Great Fire of London in 1666.
Hladká, Adriana ; Buben, Milan (advisor) ; Beneš, Zdeněk (referee)
This diploma thesis is focused on the Great Fire of London in the year 1666 and on the course of events that started it. Based on historical sources, the author will try to explain how did the city leaders confront this tragedy and how was the Great Fire seen by the public. The author will also present some possible plans for the reconstruction of the city of London as well as the final plan which gave the city its current shape. This thesis is divided into three sections, first of which introduces the historical context of 17th century in England. The second part is focused on the fire itself - its cause, its development and its aftermath. The last section will introduce reconstruction plans made by five important people of the time as well as the progress of the reconstruction. Last but not least, the memorials of the Great Fire will also be mentioned in this thesis.
The Great Exhibition. British Colonies in 1851: The Indian Exhibition in the Crystal Palace in London
Hladká, Adriana ; Jarošová, Markéta (advisor) ; Šmied, Miroslav (referee)
The first World's Fair: British Colony in 1851: The Indian Exposition at the Crystal Palace. The aim of this thesis is to inform about the first world exhibition, which was held in 1851 in London. The first part introduces the basic facts, delas with the origin and history exhibitions, the construction of Crystal Palace and is actually exhibited. Of course also examines the implications. The second part focuses on a specific exposition. A huge representation at the exhibition were colonial countries of Great Britain, of whom excelled particularly India and so the second part focuses just on her.

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