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"Gentlemen, please, take of your hats": Methods of dating and interpretation of photographies from years 1850–1918 through historical mens fashion
Polách, Radek
„GENTLEMEN, PLEASE, TAKE OFF YOUR HATS“ – Methods of dating and interpretation of photographies from years 1850-1918 through historical mens fashion is compacted material for professional description of historical photographic material from noblemens collection funds based on basic knowledge of mens and partially child fashion, and related clothing accessories. In its entirety it brings a large amount of knowledge from history of the then mens fashion, which was after the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian empire overlooked or presented only in narrowly specialized sections, e.g. in the military section. A large part of this publication is based not only on the knowledge of description of mens clothing, but mainly of headwear. It is this clothing accessory that is pivotal to the observed era, and with a closer look, it can help accurately date and describe people captured on historical photographs. It is primarily meant for the specialized staff of memory institutions of Czech Republic, who deal with these given issues. At the same though, it can allow curators and owners of historical funds a way to describe collections of exhibits that are kept in their collection funds.
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History of army swimming
Šrámek, Antonín ; Miler, Tomáš (advisor) ; Parkan, František (referee)
Title History of military swimming Objectives The aim of this bachelor thesis is to collect available information about the historical development of military swimming in the Czech Republic and in the world based on the historical analysis of thematic sources and literature. Another purpose is to supplement the text material with the pictorial documentation. Method The historical method is used to describe the development of military swimming chronologically. Results Providing the comprehensive view of military swimming including the description of history from its beginnings to the present. Keywords History, development, swimming, military swimming, navy, swimming training, military physical education.
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Strategic role of the Diego Garcia military base from Cold War until present
Hřivna, Václav ; Karásek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Ludvík, Jan (referee)
The concern of the diploma thesis is the geostrategic role of the base on the island Diego Garcia. It deals chronologically with the evolvement of this role since the base was established until the present time. Apart from the analysis of the extent, motivation and reasons of the evolvement, the explanation of all these is provided as well. The research is based on the theories formulated by admiral Alfred T. Mahan who was primarily concerned with the agenda of a naval superpower. The issue of bases is directly linked to that subject. The analysis pays attention to physical development of the facilities on the island which to a certain extent reflects the strategic role of the base. It also further examines the regional and global context which is deemed to be crucial for the better understanding of the function the base had for the United States. Practical usage of the base is analysed for a better explanation of the role the base played as some of the contemporary documents are still classified and unavailable. According to the research, the role the base played changed several times but it is very difficult to point out the main factor that caused the change. Most probably, it was caused by a combination of several factors.
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Czechoslovak Ocean Shipping
Mičková, Monika ; Županič, Jan (advisor) ; Dvořáková, Michaela (referee)
Resume My thesis, entitled "Czechoslovak Ocean Shipping" introduces basic information about the existence of this company. The emphasis is not only on the historical development of the corporation but mainly on the complex survey of the firm and its cooperative work with the People's Republic of China. In addition, this paper includes various types of cultural reference to seamans' lives and their different habits, traditions and legends. This thesis is divided into three thematic units, each of which contains some particular chapters and detailed subheadings. In the first part, a brief history is outlined and an establishment with the upcoming termination of the company. The history is based mainly on the businesslike progress of the firm, not on the historical background between the Czechoslovak Republic and the People's Republic of China, or the economical and political situations in both of these countries. Basic information is given which is necessary to create a complete picture of the whole corporation. In the next section, technical and descriptive information about the commercial cargo ships is detailed. Furthermore, also included are the compulsory education, assesments and duties of the Czechoslovak sailors. The final part consists of navy habits and traditions which have been developed by...
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Britain at Bay: The British Defence Policy between the World Wars
Svoboda, Ondřej ; Smetana, Vít (advisor) ; Váška, Jan (referee)
The purpose of the thesis "Britain at Bay: British Defence Policy between the World Wars" is to analyse the creation and application of defence policy of Great Britain and its Empire in the interwar period. The author tries to assess and interpret actions of individual government actors as well as actors outside the government. He argues that defence policy promoted by politicians, soldiers, and bureaucrats, was not always a mere result of rational reasoning. There were often cases of defending particular interests, decision-making influenced by emotions and misleading perception of the external world. One of the strongest limitations was Britain's economic frailty which influenced the British grand strategy in eminent and key way during the examined period. It is well demonstrated on the shift from almost unilateral disarmament after the First World War to the immense armament just a few months before the Second World War. Great emphasis is also put on individual armed branches which bore the main burden of Britain's and Imperial security. Therefore, it was important to pursue the internal development of the Army, Air Force and the Navy and their operational plans in which they had to deal with gradual emergence of three enemy powers at three different parts of the world. With regard to the...
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