Country Studies US
Country Studies: Czech Republic History
A concise history of the Czech Republic from its Magyar roots to its dissent with the Soviet Union in the 1960's and 1970's.
BBC
Bbc: 1989: Czech Police Crush Protest Rally
The people of Czechoslovakia reached a boiling point in 1989 with citizens clamoring for political economic, and social reforms. This article by the BBC portrays how demonstrations for such reforms ended with tragedy when the police...
Digital History
Digital History: Munich: Anatomy of a Crisis [Pdf]
This excellent lesson plan lays out the framework of the lead-up to World War II in Europe. It covers the problem the support of Czechoslovakia caused Great Britain and France, the policy of appeasement exercised by Prime Minister...
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on the Czech Republic
Everything you need on the Czech Republic is here. You can get information on government officials, elections, economics, and culture and society on this site.
University of Glasgow
Czech Literature and the Reading Public
A transcription of a lecture given at the University of Glasgow about literature and the availability of it in Czechoslovakia during the Communist reign. It briefly mentions specific authors and the scarcity of publishing houses.
BBC
Bbc News: Remembering the Prague Spring
A look back at the Prague Spring of 1968. Examines the reforms prompting the Russian invasion. Article is brief but engaging. Includes great details of this very important historical event.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Velvet Revolution
A website with information, video, photographs, and primary documents to explain the Velvet Revolution and the importance of the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomas Garrigue Masaryk.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Chamberlain Responds With Appeasement
Excerpts from two speeches made by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to the British people are provided.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: Nazis Take Czechoslovakia
Once the German army was ensconced in the Sudetenland, Hitler set his sights on acquiring the rest of Czechoslovakia, despite having sworn he would stop in the Sudetenland. This page describes the events that unfolded as the invasion...
Other
Evidence! Europe Reflected in Archives
Digitized manifestations of European culture in archival documents whith presentations made by city archives and other local archives in 7 cities of culture for the year 2000.
PBS
Pbs: Lost Peace
Two interesting interviews with eyewitnesses who were involved in two important events after World War I: The League of Nations and the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.
Other
Slovaks and Slovakia
Find out about the culture, language, and demographics of the Slovaks and Slovakia.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Czech Republic
Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the European country of the Czech Republic, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Slovakia
BBC News presents a comprehensive overview of Slovakia, once part of Czechoslovakia. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Czech Republic
BBC News offers a broad overview of the European country country of the Czech Republic. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Mitrokhin Archive
The Mitrokhin Archive consists of summarized notes taken by Vasili Nikitich Mitrokhin, a former KGB archivist who defected to the United Kingdom after the fall of the Soviet Union. Primarily, this collection contains items from his...
Boston University
Boston University: The Velvet Revolution of 1989
A professor's lecture on the Velvet revolution of 1989 in Czechoslovakia and the intellectuals' part in it.
Other
Central Europe Review: Three Vaclavs
This site discusses three Vaclavs important to Czech history. It contains information on the lives of Vaclav Havel, Vaclav Klaus, and Prince Vaclav. (Published 30 August 1999)
Other
Central Europe Review: Czech Intellectuals and "Post Communism"
This article discusses intellectuals in post-communist Czech Republic. It describes the post-communist mentality, Czech political culture, and the national character. (Published 27 September 1999)
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Slovakia
This site from Flags of the World displays a picture and description of the flag of Slovakia. It also contains the history of the flag and links to other sites.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Vaclav Havel
This site from The History Guide provides a biographical history of Czech leader Vaclav Havel. Includes detailled account of Havel's role as a revolutionary playwright, and one of the founding members of the Civic Forum. Havel was...
The History Place
The History Place: Photo of Nazi Rule in Sudetenland
This site from The History Place provides an archived photo of Czech woman dutifully saluting the Nazis during the occupation of the Sudetenland. Includes short description.
Other
Czech Site: Czech History
This site gives information on Czech history with a section about Gustav Husak.