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Východ Proti Západu? : Krymská Válka (1853-1856) Pohledem Historické Antropologie.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Wohlmuth, Petr.
Language:
Czech
Subjects (All):
Crimean War, 1853-1856.
Personal narratives.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (462 pages)
Edition:
1. elektronické vydání
Other Title:
Východ Proti Západu?
Place of Publication:
Prague : Karolinum Press, 2020.
Summary:
The book 'Východ proti Západu? Krymská válka (1853–1856) pohledem historické antropologie' by Petr Wohlmuth offers a unique anthropological perspective on the Crimean War. It challenges conventional heroic and patriotic narratives by focusing on the personal experiences of individuals involved in the war, such as soldiers, medics, and civilians. The author utilizes personal documents like diaries and letters to provide an intimate view of the conflict, particularly the Siege of Sevastopol. Wohlmuth examines the cultural and historical myths of both Russian and British sides, analyzing the broader cultural traumas and configurations that shaped the conflict. This work is significant in the field of military historiography, presenting an innovative approach that is rare in both Czech and global contexts. Generated by AI.
Contents:
Obálka
Obsah
Poděkování
1. Krymská válka a historiografie
2. Historická antropologie války a vojenství
3. Militární mechanika a tvář bitvy
4. Předvědění a očekávání
5. Zoufalství a hanba
6. Totlebenův pudink
7. Vojenská duchovnost a nouzové náboženství
8. Ani vítězství, ani porážka
Obrazová příloha
Seznam vyobrazení a jejich zdrojů
Ediční poznámka
Prameny a literatura
Summary
O autorovi
Rejstřík jmen
Rejstřík míst Generated by AI.
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ISBN:
9788024646305
8024646307
OCLC:
1232276526

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