Historical Dictionary of Slovakia

by Stanislav J. Kirschbaum

Overview

Slovakia became a constituent part of Czechoslovakia in 1918 when it was created and from which it broke away in 1992. This book outlines the history of the inhabitants of Slovakia leading to the contemporary political, economic, and social scene in this Central European state called today Slovak Republic that appeared on the map of Europe in 1993.


Historical Dictionary of Slovakia, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Bulgaria.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798216197249
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/08/2026
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Europe
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	1.11(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.11(d)

About the Author

Stanislav J. Kirschbaum is Professor Emeritus of International Studies at York University, Glendon College, Toronto, Canada. He is a specialist in Slovak Studies and the author of the first comprehensive English language history of Slovakia. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and an Officer of the Ordre des Palmes académiques de France.

Table of Contents

Preface
Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Bibliography
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Considers not just the official eastern European state that came into existence in 1993, but the history and development of the region and people through the previous states that incorporated them, including tribal entities, the Hungarian kingdom, and Czechoslovakia. Kirschbaum (political science and international studies, York U., Canada) supports the articles on people, places, events, trends, institutions, and so on, with a brief historical introduction, a chronology, and maps ranging from the ninth century to the present. Well cross- referenced. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

This is an update to the 2007 Historical Dictionary of Slovakia by the same author. The book includes a very detailed chronology of Slovak history from 179 C.E.-January 2013 followed by a substantial historical overview that includes information on the development of Slovakia politically and economically since 1993. Entries include people, places, concepts, key events, organizations and political parties, and even important periodical publications. January 2013 marked two decades of democratic government within the country, the longest period of democracy in the country’s history. An appendix contains a list of all of the rulers of the Slovak lands, from 623 C.E.-2013. The book also contains an extensive bibliographic essay of works on Slovak history in English, Slovak and several other languages, as well as helpful Websites for archives, libraries, and Slovak ministries. Overall, this is an important update that most large university libraries will want to acquire.

American Reference Books Annual

The dissolution of Czechoslovakia on November 25, 1992 (the 'Gentle Divorce') gave birth to the Second Republic of Slovakia on January 1, 1993. Until then, except for the six-year period, 1939-45, of the First Republic of Slovakia, the Slovaks had been part of other nations–Moravia, Hungary, and twice Czechoslovakia. Thus, with independence, the Slovaks were able to fulfill a deep sense of self-identity. Kirschbaum has written all three editions of this title (2nd ed., 2007; 1st ed., CH, Jun'99, 36-5420), using the same format of chronology, introduction, dictionary, and bibliography. In this volume, the chronology is updated to June 29, 2013. The 1,000-plus expanded dictionary entries on people, places, things, and events are broad in scope and complement the introduction. Throughout, the author discusses the challenges Slovakia has met since independence. The bibliography is extensive and divided into sections titled 'General,' 'Culture,' 'Economics,' 'History,' and 'Society.'.. .. .Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers.

Choice Reviews

The dissolution of Czechoslovakia on November 25, 1992 (the 'Gentle Divorce') gave birth to the Second Republic of Slovakia on January 1, 1993. Until then, except for the six-year period, 1939-45, of the First Republic of Slovakia, the Slovaks had been part of other nations–Moravia, Hungary, and twice Czechoslovakia. Thus, with independence, the Slovaks were able to fulfill a deep sense of self-identity. Kirschbaum has written all three editions of this title (2nd ed., 2007; 1st ed., CH, Jun'99, 36-5420), using the same format of chronology, introduction, dictionary, and bibliography. In this volume, the chronology is updated to June 29, 2013. The 1,000-plus expanded dictionary entries on people, places, things, and events are broad in scope and complement the introduction. Throughout, the author discusses the challenges Slovakia has met since independence. The bibliography is extensive and divided into sections titled 'General,' 'Culture,' 'Economics,' 'History,' and 'Society.'.. .. .Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers.

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The dissolution of Czechoslovakia on November 25, 1992 (the 'Gentle Divorce') gave birth to the Second Republic of Slovakia on January 1, 1993. Until then, except for the six-year period, 1939-45, of the First Republic of Slovakia, the Slovaks had been part of other nations–Moravia, Hungary, and twice Czechoslovakia. Thus, with independence, the Slovaks were able to fulfill a deep sense of self-identity. Kirschbaum has written all three editions of this title (2nd ed., 2007; 1st ed., CH, Jun'99, 36-5420), using the same format of chronology, introduction, dictionary, and bibliography. In this volume, the chronology is updated to June 29, 2013. The 1,000-plus expanded dictionary entries on people, places, things, and events are broad in scope and complement the introduction. Throughout, the author discusses the challenges Slovakia has met since independence. The bibliography is extensive and divided into sections titled 'General,' 'Culture,' 'Economics,' 'History,' and 'Society.'. . . . .Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers.

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