02509cam a22003133u 4500 49955 UtSlPG 20260610134140.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DB Maurice, C. Edmund (Charles Edmund), 1843-1927 Bohemia, from the earliest times to the fall of national independence in 1620 : With a short summary of later events Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-13 Produced by Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Bohemia: From the Earliest Times to the Fall of National Independence in 1620" by C. Edmund Maurice is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intricate history of Bohemia, detailing its evolution from early settlement through significant challenges to its national sovereignty. The book aims to shed light on the often-misunderstood national identity of the Bohemians and their struggles throughout history, particularly emphasizing the importance of language and cultural autonomy. The opening of this historical work sets the stage for a deep exploration of Bohemian identity and heritage. It introduces the concept that the struggle for national existence has been a recurrent theme in Bohemia's history, marked by conflicts with powerful neighbors and internal divisions. The author begins with reflections on historical events that shaped the Bohemian landscape, emphasizing the role of language and religion as central to the fight for independence. Additionally, early figures like Queen Libus̆a and the legendary Prince Pr̆emysl are mentioned as foundational elements of Bohemian history, highlighting the nation's rich, albeit troubled, past in its quest for self-determination and recognition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bohemia (Czech Republic) -- History -- To 1526 Bohemia (Czech Republic) -- History -- 1526-1618 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49955 90793 90793