Prague
A City and Its River
Distributed for Karolinum Press, Charles University
Translated by Derek and Marzia Paton
200 pages
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100 color plates, 25 halftones, 2 maps
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8 x 10
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© 2017
Review Quotes
Kirsten Lodge, Midwestern State University | Slavic and East European Journal
“Fabulous panoramas support the author’s concluding observations that Prague’s bridges are like the strings of a harp, their arches creating a visual harmony, and that they all ‘constitute an extraordinary art of architecture, which deserves not only our attention, but also, indeed mainly, suitable preservation.’ This is a timely warning in our age of commercial development, which often pays little heed to the historical value of the sites it destroys. . . . As a former expat who lived in Prague for five years and worked as a tour guide, I learned a lot about sites that are off the beaten path, while nostalgically recalling the familiar sites; arguably, the volume could be used as a supplement to a basic Prague guidebook. Historians of the city and its architecture, as well as general readers, are certain to find fascinating facts and anecdotes in both the introduction and the commentaries. Even if you don’t want to read the book at all, its illustrations and especially its photographs will make it a valuable addition to your collection of travel books or books on Prague. I therefore recommend the book to anyone with an interest in this beautiful city, whether you are a general reader, a Bohemist, or simply an admirer of stunning photography.”
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