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Czech City in the Process of Modernization between 1850 and 1914 on the Example of Kolín
Holovský, Jan ; Štemberk, Jan (referee)
Resumé Abstract This work is focused on the breakthrough process of modernization of a city with a predominance of Czechs on the example of Kolín, during the more or less continuous development of the years 1848-1914. It is the result of a microhistoric probe that analyzes individual manifestations of the modernization process in the municipality of Kolín, primarily business activity, urban economic elite, democratization and administrative development, transport, federal activity, urban development with the related building of municipal infrastructure or municipal finance. Although the town did not have any more significant administrative functions, it was one of the most important municipalities in the wider region and it had ambition to become a modern industrial center and a successful medium-sized town. However, this was only partially accomplished, with possible reasons being highlighted in the work. Kolín was also selected with regard to an agricultural background, which is firmly linked to the beginning of the economic rise of Czech society. Historical development of the town is presented in the context of general development and in accordance with relevant theories. The basis of my research effort was a research of relevant sources in the State District Archives Kolín (branch of State Regional...
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