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These are the stories of fifty countries that once existed –
however briefly – but have now have been erased from the map.
Varying vastly in size and shape, location and longevity, they are
nonetheless united by one fact: all of them endured long enough to
issue their own stamps.&,nbsp,Some of their names, such as
Biafra or New Brunswick, will be relatively familiar. Others, such
as Labuan, Tannu Tuva and Inini, are far less recognizable. But all
of these lost nations have fascinating stories to tell, whether
they were as short-lived as Eastern Karelia, which lasted only a
few weeks during the Soviet–Finnish War of 1922, or as long-lasting
as the Orange Free State, a Boer Republic that celebrated fifty
years as an independent state in the late 1800s. Their broad
spectrum reflects the entire history of the 19th and 20th
centuries, with its ideologies, imperialism, waves of immigration
and conflicts both major and minor.&,nbsp,The motifs and
symbols chosen for stamps have always served as a form of national
self-presentation, an expression of the aims and ambitions of the
ruling authorities. Drawing on fiction and eye-witness accounts as
well as historical sources, Bjorn Berge’s witty text casts an
unconventional eye on these lesser-known nations, teasing out
informative anecdotes and fascinating facts. At a time when issues
of sovereignty and statehood are filling the media once again, this
is a different kind of history book that will intrigue anyone keen
to understand what makes a nation a nation.Table of
ContentsForeword • 1840–1860 • 1860–1890 • 1890–1915 • 1915–1925 •
1925–1945 • 1945–1975
Výber kníh autorov
Bjorn Berge ,
Thames & Hudson
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Bjorn Berge,
Thames & Hudson
Výber kníh vydavateľa
Slovart
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Slovart
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