| Summary: | Provides an overview of the geography, history, government, people, arts, foods, and other aspects of life in the Czech Republic. Once part of communist Czechoslovakia, the land that is now the Czech Republic has endured years of foreign occupation and cultural oppression. Today, Czech culture has made an energetic comeback, with Czech music, literature, drama, and traditional arts earning worldwide acclaim and recognition. From handmade wooden puppets to beautiful Bohemian crystal, from the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov to the modern capital of Prague, and from the festive polka to moving symphonies, this book investigates the traditions behind one of the world's youngest countries and celebrates the spirit of freedom that inspires its people today
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