October 28, 2006

Czechoslovakia Gains Independence

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The creation of Czechoslovakia was the culmination of the long struggle of the Czechs against their Austrian rulers. Benefiting from a liberal, democratic constitution, the new republic appeared to have a bright future. Yet the new state was far from being a stable unit. With its antagonistic and nationalistic ethnic elements, it reflected the inherent weakness of the Hapsburg empire. How did the nationality problem lead to a European crisis on the eve of WWII?
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