Prague, Capital of the Twentieth Century: A Surrealist History
Derek Sayer
Asserts that Prague could well be seen as the capital of the twentieth century, describing how the city has experienced and suffered more ways of being modern than perhaps any other metropolis.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Historical Association Book Prizes: George L. Mosse Prize in European Intellectual and Cultural History | 2014 | Winner | Official source |
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01 Central figures
None extracted with sufficient confidence.
02 Central places
- Prague90%
03 Suggested argument
Prague can be seen as the capital of the twentieth century, because it has experienced and suffered more ways of being modern than perhaps any other metropolis.
Model confidence 78%
04 Reading orientation
55 / 100 academicTrade / academic crossover
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 82%.