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Prague pictures : portraits of a city

by John Banville

This book explores the history, culture, and atmosphere of Prague, tracing its journey from the alchemical era of Emperor Rudolf II through the Cold War to the post-communist present, combining historical analysis with personal travel observations.

Accession 21070 ISBN 0747564086 Publisher Bloomsbury
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