The Sokol in the Czech Lands to 1914: Training for the Nation

Nolte, C.

This overview of the history of the Sokol, the Czech nationalist gymnastic organization, from its founding in 1862 until the outbreak of World War I emphasizes its role in articulating national values and facilitating mass mobilization in the political context of the multinational Habsburg state. By including background on the German Turnverein , this study goes beyond the Czech context to explore the intersection of gymnastics and mass nationalism in Central Europe.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2002-09-23

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333682982

DOI: 10.1057/9780230288683

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 258