This marvelous book contains 574 historical postcards and photos with many views of the city from the past. The oldest one was created after 1839. Texts describing photos are written in Slovak, German, and in Hungarian language. Complete text of the book is translated into English language at the end of the book.
At the beginning of the book is a chapter named From the History of Picture Postcards. Following pages are devoted to postcards with views of the city and with views of particular streets, areas, and Bratislava Castle. (There are together 44 areas). Sections which follow are organized by topic: Transport, Church Buildings, The Fire Brigade, Culture and Education, Aerial Views, Bridges, Parks, Greenery, Foresters` Lodges, Catering, Recreation, Sport, Industry, Factories, Wine Growing and Wine Bars, The Military, Health Service and Welfare, Floods, The Fire in 1913, Exhibitions and Fairs, The Visit of Francis Joseph I in 1908, The Visit of Emperor Charles in 1918, The Incorporation of Bratislava into Czechoslovakia, The Last Farewell to Milan Rastislav Stefanik, The Bomb Attack on 13th March 1939, The Bombing Raid on 16th June 1944.
Bratislava and Surroundings- Guidebooks and Maps
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Bratislava - Testimony of Historical Picture Postcards - sold out Autor: Július Cmorej Price: EUR 43.15 Scale: 0 Category: Pictorial Books Published by: Nakladatelstvo Region Poprad Edition 1. Published in 2004. ISBN: 80-969100-6-X 280 pp. Hardbound Dimensions: 25.70 x 34.20 cm | ||
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Published: 2004-10-29
Updated: 2004-10-29
Categories: History