Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025)
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 102-115 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.001
The paper aims to shed light on the circumstances that led to the signing of the first Franco-Japanese trade treaty in 1858. Because of the growing interest of the great powers in Japan in the second half of the 19th century, the study also follows the development of the French approach to the Japanese Islands and briefly addresses also the implementation of trade agreements and the growth of xenophobic tendencies in Japan. The core of the work is focused on the analysis of French interests in Japan and the effort to include them in the value spectrum of French foreign policy.
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 135-140 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.022
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 130-134 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.021
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 126-129 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.020
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 124-125 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.019
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 121-123 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.007
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 118-120 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.003
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 116-117 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.002
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 84-101 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.010
When examining the topic of the festive culture of the elite nobility of the Early Modern Habsburg monarchy, it is worth looking through the eyes of an aristocrat who knew how to celebrate equally well out of joy as out of necessity, be it in the countryside, in the city, or at the imperial court. Johann Joachim von Zierotin (1667–1716) spent nearly fifty years between Velké Losiny and the nearby domains that he owned, as well as in Wrocław, where he visited family relatives and later also his studying sons, Brno, where he traveled for the sessions of the land diet and court, and Vienna, where he served as the actual imperial chamberlain. What...
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 71-83 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.004
The monastery of the Discalced Augustinians in Německý Brod was founded in the 1670s. The initiator of the order’s arrival in the royal city was the imperial court and the chamber. Initial conflicts with the city council and the local dean were quite heated. The city council argued about the lack of financial resources to support the mendicant order after several major fires and economic problems after the Thirty Years’ War. The Augustinians represented competition for the dean. Nevertheless, the monastery managed to establish itself in the city, and its (self)presentation also played a significant role in this. From the few preserved,...
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 49-70 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.005
During the 15th and 16th centuries, it is possible to observe the dynamic development of regulations contained in guild privileges in serf towns. Many of them did not focus only on the economic functioning of the guilds, but also aimed to their ceremonial roles and modes of public representation. They extended into the private lives of guild members, compelling them to present themselves in specific ways not only within the guild community but also within the broader urban society as well. This study seeks to examine selected ceremonial aspects of guild corporations and to reconstruct their forms and functions in the towns owened by the bishops of...
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 30-48 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.008
This paper focuses on the dynamics of the relationship between monarchical power and guild institutions within the Estates during the 15th and 16th centuries. It analyses the evolution of these relationships, paying particular attention to the granting of guild privileges, especially those associated with the creation and transformation of guild symbols. Such privileges often bear the insignia of royal power and the monarch’s personal initials, creating a direct link between monarchical and guild representation. The paper also examines the relationship between the increasing number of privileges granted and the formation of the Estates State,...
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 20-29 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.009
Medieval and early modern urban society was highly structured and essentially closed, with a variety of social, confessional, cultural, professional, and gender-diverse groups coexisting in the same city. A key ritual that symbolized the city’s cohesion was the annual renewal of the city council, which took place in both royal and dependent cities. These ceremonies followed a fixed format and were an important part of the city’s governance, with outgoing councillors proposing their successors. The composition of the council, often a twelve-member, reflected the symbolism of the twelve apostles. The renewal ceremony involved several rituals,...
Historica Olomucensia 2 (2025), 5-19 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2026.006
This article explores English-language prints concerning the early days of Frederick V of the Palatinate’s reign in Bohemia, with a particular focus on propaganda strategies. Taking John Harrison’s A Short Relation of the Departure of the High and Mightie Prince Frederick as a central material, it examines how English readers were encouraged to support Frederick and his wife, Elizabeth Stuart, during the turbulent early stages of the Thirty Years’ War. The study situates Harrison’s work within broader debates about early modern print culture and literacy, mentioning both the limits and the potential of pamphlet literature...
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 144-146
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 123-143 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.002
After Japan opened to the world in the 1860s, Czech depictions of the country, like those in many other European nations, were often sensationalised and contradictory, largely due to the scarcity of reliable information. Early Czech travellers to Japan, such as Josef Kořenský, Enrique Stanko Vráz, and Joe Hloucha, played a significant role in perpetuating stereotypes about Japanese society. This paper examines Alois Svojsík’s influential 1913 work Japonsko a jeho lid (Japan and Its People), with particular attention paid to the prologue and afterword. In these sections, Svojsík critiques Czech and Western portrayals of Japan, discussing the dramatic...
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 112-122 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.010
This article deals with the involvement of women in the labour process within the craft guilds in the territory of the Bohemian Kingdom in the Jagiellonian period. Significant changes in attitudes towards women’s work and the organisation of work come about with the Jagiellonian dynasty. Individual regulations had territorial differences. It is therefore important to examine the influences of urban law, the churches and, last but not least, the cultural shift within society. The paper attempts to point out the possible influences on the issue and highlights the limits of research on the topic.
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 87-111 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.011
This article explores the methodological potential of process tracing (PT) within comparative-historical analysis, emphasizing its compatibility with historically grounded research. PT allows for systematic reconstruction of causal mechanisms by identifying temporally ordered, theory-driven sequences that link causes to outcomes within specific cases. Rather than replacing narrative approaches, PT complements them by enhancing analytical transparency and causal inference. The study demonstrates the practical application of PT through a comparative analysis of executive power centralization efforts during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in...
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 1-4
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 66-86 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.016
This study delves into the wartime correspondence of three noblewomen from the Černín family during the Thirty Years’ War: Zuzana Černínová of Harasov, Alžběta Myslíková of Chudenice, and Sylvie Černínová of Millesimo. Their letters provide a unique perspective on the impact of war on daily life, family relationships, and societal structures in the seventeenth century. The correspondence reveals the women’s roles as estate managers, their interactions with both friendly and enemy troops, and their efforts to navigate the challenges posed by the war. The study highlights the importance of aristocratic correspondence as a historical source,...
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 43-65 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.014
Between 1671 and 1673, the possible marriage between the then Duke of York, James, heir of the English throne, and Archduchess Claudia Felicitas of Tyrol, was subjected to important and complex negotiations between the members of the Stuart and Habsburg dynasties. Queen Regent Mariana of Austria and the Spanish Monarchy played a central role in them as the most interested party in the Habsburg dynasty to see this alliance come to fruition. The development of these marriage negotiations, focusing especially on two considerations, is analysed in this article. First, the central role that Queen Regent Mariana of Austria and the interests of the Spanish...
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 21-42 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.013
Cross-cultural encounters were a hallmark of princely weddings in royal courts. The new royal consort was expected to uphold her family’s interests while simultaneously aligning herself with her husband’s policies. Despite their prominent diplomatic roles, princesses often faced significant challenges in asserting their authority within the intricate web of court politics, personal dynamics, and cultural differences. Through a comparative analysis of royal consorts newly introduced to the Portuguese, Burgundian, and Danish courts, this study aims to illuminate their multifaceted experiences, examining the delicate balance between duty,...
Historica Olomucensia 1 (2025), 5-20 | DOI: 10.5507/ho.2025.015
This study explores the historical significance of Elizabeth Stuart’s court in Prague, drawing on a diverse range of primary sources, varying from letters to published booklets. Despite its short duration, Elizabeth’s court served as a unique example of early modern royal households, as it consisted of three distinct language and cultural groups. This mixture led to certain surprises and conflicts either within the court itself or between the court and the outside world. Conflicting contemporary accounts further underscore the ambiguity of the court’s legacy. These reports range from celebratory depictions of festive ceremonies and...
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