Olomoučtí Němci 1918–1938
Germans of Olomouc 1918–1938

Author(s): Martin Hájek
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Local History / Microhistory, Political history, German Literature, History of Education, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Němci Germans; local policy; regional celebrities; minority schools; culture and society; public libraries; history; nationalities relations
Summary/Abstract: The book deals with selected aspects of the German minority in Olomouc between 1918 and 1938. It also deals with the demographic situation in the city with a special focus on national relations. The main part of the book is devoted to the Germans and Czech-German relations in municipal politics. In this part, the chronological development of municipal politics is monitored. The biographies of the various actors of German politics are briefly described. The club life is presented on the example of several German clubs. The book also presents German-language public press. Furthermore, it describes conflicts in education, development of German education system, school administration and system of German schools in the city. The activities of the German Public Library are briefly introduced.

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