Neighbors for a Thousand Years

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The book explores the historical development of German and Czech-speaking communities in the Danube and Sudeten regions from the 9th century to the early 21st century. It examines political, economic, and social changes, as well as cultural and mental history, addressing key periods such as the Holy Roman Empire, the Habsburg monarchy, and the national conflicts between 1848 and 1948. Significant events like the Treaty of Saint-Germain, the Munich Agreement, and post-World War II displacement are analyzed, culminating in discussions on the Iron Curtain and the post-1989 societal shifts within the EU context.