but WW2 witnessed the brutal Nazi occupation and then a quick descent into Communism. Change was brewing but then was swiftly crushed by the Soviets, yet twenty years later a peaceful revolution occurred and democracy and self-determination triumphed
1- The Czech Republic 🇨🇿
A fascinating territory that witnessed vast changes throughout its existence! From Bohemia where Prague was the imperial seat of the HRE and culture and education flourished, to being absorbed into Austria-Hungary. WW1 created a democratic, liberal nation