Central European Papers, 2013 (roč. 1), číslo 1

Prologue to the first issue of the new journal

Andrej TÓTH

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):4-5  

Was the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy One of the True Great Powers? On the Historical-Geographical and Political-Geographical Aspects of the Fall of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

Mihály Miklós NAGY, László GULYÁS

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):7-16 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2013.002  

During the period of over 50 years of its history (1867-1918), the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy played a significant role in power politics in the world and primarily in Europe. Considering its geographical features, i.e. its size and population figures, the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy was viewed as one of the world great powers.27 This function came to an end abruptly when the Empire dissolved in 1918. Central European and Hungarian historians have for long been arguing about the reasons and causes of the dissolution of the Monarchy.28 This paper aims to contribute to this academic dispute by throwing light on several specific historical-geographical and...

The Debate of the Romanian Concordat from the Perspective of Hungarian Catholics in the Twenties of the 20^th Century

Csaba Máté SARNYAI

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):17-26 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2013.003  

Due to the territorial redistributions following WW1, Transylvania became a part of Romania. Most of its population were Hungarian-speaking Catholics. For the Romanian state, the conclusive resolution of their issues was the agreement with the Holy See in Rome. On the one hand, the Catholics obliged to the standpoint of Rome, on the other hand, due to the international situation, Romania could not afford to avoid an official agreement with the Pope in the case of Hungarian Catholics, in order to prevent accusations of anti-religiousness. The official diplomatic communication between Bucharest and the Vatican began in 1919 and concordat negotiations...

Hungarian Attempts at the Annexation of Slovakia in 1938 (Part I)

István JANEK

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):27-40 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2013.004  

Hungarian society and the government never approved of the loss of the northern region populated by Hungarians and Slovaks, just as they never accepted the loss of other territories of the former Kingdom of Hungary. They endeavoured to regain those territories during the interbellum years. The annexation of Slovakia was in the focus of Hungarian revisionary thought, cherished by both political and military circles. Hungarian politicians especially resented the loss of Upper Hungary, second only to the loss of Transylvania, because this region had played an essential role in the economy of the Kingdom of Hungary. Hungarian propaganda implied that since...

The failure of the Šik's reform in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s

Tomáš NIKODYM

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):41-51 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2013.005  

The paper deals with the so-called Šik's reform in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s - its origin, implementation and consequences. After the critique of theoretical basis of the reform using the multidisciplinary approach of Austrian school, the paper formulates conclusions on the importance of this reform process. The results of the analysis are then examined in a wider context of the 1960s. The emphasis is put on the social, cultural and political development of this period. Combining the economic theory and history, the results of the thesis do not only contribute to the explanation of the consequences of the reform, but also to the theoretical debate...

Organizational structure of transforming League of Communists of Serbia (Part I)

Lukáš VOMLELA

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):52-64 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2013.006  

The main aim of the article is to explain the advantages of organizational structure of the League of Communists of Serbia, which enabled the party to remain in power after the Serbian elections in 1990. The article focuses on several factors which strengthened the central leadership of the Serbian communist party, such as the completed process of generational changes, intensive and frequent party purges, the decrease of party membership and the party's ability to recruit new members, ethnic homogeneity among party members, the reaction of party leaders to the demands of Serbian opposition, charismatic leaders and the level of dependence on the federal...

Martin VESELÝ, Sudetská župa jako protiletecký kryt Říše? 1939-1945

Mečislav BORÁK

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):78-84  

Scientific editor PhDr. Jaroslav Rokoský, Ph.D.Ústí nad Labem: Jan Evangelista Purkyne, University in#Ústí nad Labem 2011.864 pages.[Acta Universitatis Purkynianae, Facultatis Philosophicae, Studia Historica 12]ISBN 978-80-7414-383-0

Laurence REES, Hitler's Charisma: Leading Millions into the Abyss

Daniel E. MILLER

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):88-90  

New York and Toronto: Pantheon Books, a division of Random House, Inc., 2012.Illustrations, notes, and index.368 pages.ISBN 978-0-307-37729-6

Detlef BRANDES - Alena MÍŠKOVÁ, Vom Osteuropa-Lehrstuhl ins Prager Rathaus (Josef Pfitzner 1901-1945).

Miroslav STANIK

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):91-93  

Praha - Essen: Masarykův ústav - Archiv AV ČR - Klartext 2013.396 pages.ISBN 978-80-87782-03-3

Formation of New Eastern Limes of Central Europe: Relations and Policy of European Union and Ukraine towards Cross-border Cooperation after the European Union Enlargement

Yeva KISH

Central European Papers 2013, 1(1):66-76 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2013.007  

The aim of this study was to analyze the transborder, interregional cooperation system in Central Europe in new geopolitical situation. Euroregional cooperation between neighbouring countries on both regional and local levels has become the most important element of European policy. Thus, the development of transborder cooperation between the bordering regions is a vital issue for the border territories of Ukraine and its first-rate neighbouring countries.In the article the important component of the regional policy of the EU - the transborder cooperation is considered. The transformation of transborder cooperation of the EU and its components...