View of the Astronomical Clock, Prague
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Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of o... [read more]
Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of o... [read more] Blog: A brief stop over in the Czech Republic
Date: April 28th 2008
Despite all the far flung places I've visited, I had never been to the Czech Republic. So, I've finally joined the millions of other Brits who fly over every weekend. During my brief stay I visited Prague, Ceské Budejovice and Český Krumlov. The tourist centres of Prague and Český Krumlov were packed with tourists. I was impressed by the fairytale beauty of the building ... read more
Date: April 28th 2008
Despite all the far flung places I've visited, I had never been to the Czech Republic. So, I've finally joined the millions of other Brits who fly over every weekend. During my brief stay I visited Prague, Ceské Budejovice and Český Krumlov. The tourist centres of Prague and Český Krumlov were packed with tourists. I was impressed by the fairytale beauty of the building ... read more
Comment on View of the Astronomical Clock, Prague
... my purpose holds
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars, until I die.
It may be that the gulfs will wash us down;
It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,
And see the great Achilles, whom we knew.
Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho'
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are,--
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
(Alfred L... full info
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