The Story of Prague (1920)/Index

by František Lützow

INDEX

 

A

 

ALBERT, Archduke of Austria, crowned king, 77; short reign and death, 77.

Albik, Archbishop of Prague, 38.

Albrecht Dürer, his ‘Madonna,’ 103, 156–159.

Albrecht Dürer„ ‘Madonna and Child,’ attributed to, 160.

Ales of Riesenburg, Regent of Bohemia, 69.

Archduke Ferdinand of Styria, succession of, to throne opposed by Protestants, 108.

Archduke Leopold, Bishop of Passau, invades Bohemia, 107.

Archiepiscopal Palace destroyed by Praguers, 44.

Articles of Prague, the, 56, 64.

Artists, confraternity or guild of, founded by Charles, 18.

Austrian War of Succession, 132.

 

B

 

Bartos, ‘the Writer,’ quoted, 88–89.

Belvedere, erected by Ferdinand I., 90.

Benatky, ill-famed buildings known as, destroyed by Milic, 22.

Benes of Weitmil, old chronicler, quoted, 15–16, 17.

Bethlehem Chapel, 31, 174.

Bezalel, Rabbi Löwi, mysterious interview with Rudolph II, 11.

Bishopric of Prague, foundation of, 5.

Bishopric of Prague„countries forming part of, 5–6.

Bohemia, national language of, temporary extinction of, 123; its revival, 135–136.

Bohemia, national songs of, 136, 137.

Bohemia,„ ancient constitution of, negotiations with Austria for restitution of, 138.

Bohemia,„ Queens of, right of crowning, 194.

Bohemian Brethren, 99.

Bohemian„ Museum, 134, 164–166.

Bohemian„ nation, permanent supremacy of, at University secured by decree of Wenceslas IV., 35.

Bohemians resent favour shown to Germans, 11–12.

Boleslav I., Prince of Bohemia, 5.

Boleslav II., Prince of Bohemia, 5–6.

Borivoj, first Christian ruler of Bohemia, 5; dedicates church to Virgin, 5.

Broumov, Protestant church of, closed, 108.

 

C

 

Campanile, 180.

Carolinum, becomes centre of University, 18.

Carolinum,„ meeting at, beginning of Hussite struggle, 32.

Carolinum,„ disputatio at, concerning crusade against King of Naples, 37.

Carolinum,„ Synod of Bohemian clergy at, 64.

Carolinum,„ truce meeting at, 67; its connection with career of Hus, and present condition of, 178.

Chapel of St. Martin, romanesque, 182–183.

Chapel of the Holy Cross, romanesque, 174.

Charles IV. (I. as King), 15 ff.; founds new city of Prague, 15; speech concerning the founding of the University, 17; rebuilds St. Vitus’s Cathedral, 18.

Charles Bridge, or Bridge of Prague, 12, 173, 187–193; statues on, 189–193.

Christianity, introduction of into Bohemia, 4.

Churches—St. George, 194.

Churches„ St. Nicholas, 156.

Churches„ St. Peter and St. Paul, legend in connection with, 183–185.

Churches„ St. Vitus, 149–155.

Churches„ Tyn Church, the, 155–156.

Churches„ Karlov, or Church of the Ascension, 185–186.

Cities, the three, 22, 70; united into one municipal corporation, 132–133.

Civic Museum, 179–180.

Clock, ancient, at Town Hall, 168.

Clementinum, Jesuit College, 173.

Compacts, the, 70; sanction of, brought to Prague, 74; stolen and recovered, 78.

Confederacy of Strakonic, the, 80.

Confessio Bohemia, 100, 106.

Conrad of Vechta, Archbishop of Prague, joins national Church, 64.

Conrad Waldhauser, forerunner of Hus, effect of preaching of, 19–20.

Cosmas of Prague, quoted, 1, 3.

Council of Basel, 65, 68, 70.

Council of Constance, 41.

Count Thurn, leader of Protestant Estates, 108 ff.

Crusaders, 49, 51, 55, 57.

Crusade, the New; failure of, 66.

 

D

 

Dalibor, 195.

Daliborka and Mikulka (white and black towers), 8, 195.

Dalimil, old chronicler, quoted, 11–12.

Dee, Dr. John, at Prague, 104

Defenestration (traditional death for traitors), 43, 110–113.

 

E

 

Ebendorf of Haselbach, quoted, 55.

Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, 117; her unpopularity, 117–118.

Ernest of Pardubic, first Archbishop of Prague, and first Chancellor of the University, 16.

Eschenloer, chronicler, quoted, 81.

Estates, meeting of, at Prague, 17; 81, 82, 85, 89, 93; meeting of, summoned without consent of King, 95; bloody Diet convoked, 99; Diets under Maximilian, 99, 100; under Rudolph, 105; presided over by Budova, 106.

Estates,„ accept Archduke Ferdinand of Styria as heir to the throne, 108.

Estates,„ Protestant, meeting of, 108, 109.

Estates,„ summoned to Hradcany Palace, 109.

Estates,„ secret meeting of, at Smiricky Palace, 109.

Estates,„ decide to throw Royal councillors from windows of Hradcany Palace, 109–110.

Estates,„ carry out resolution, 110–113.

Estates,„ institute provisional Government, 113.

Estates,„ meeting of general Diet, 113; crown offered to Count Palatine, 113.

Estates,„ assembly of Bohemian Diet, 138.

Excursions round Prague, 197–200.

 

F

 

Ferdinand of Austria, Archduke, elected King, 90; coronation and festivities, 90; strengthens Royal prerogative, 93; his Bohemian subjects refuse to arm, 93–95; his punishment of town, 96–99; death, 99.

Ferdinand Street, Fruit Street, and Graben, main thoroughfare of Prague, 177.

Foges, Mr., quoted, 8, 11.

Fountain, designed by Tertio of Bergamo, 196.

Francis Joseph, King of Bohemia, his descent from Premysl, 3.

Frederick, Count Palatine, accepts crown of Bohemia, 117; reception and coronation, 117; his short-lived popularity, 117; deserts his army, 118; his behaviour on receiving news of Battle of White Mountain, 123.

Frederick the Great storms Prague, 133; encamps on White Mountain, 133; Battle of Prague, 134.

 

G

 

Gallus Cahera, preacher of the Tyn Church, 90.

German character of old town of Prague, 6–7.

German immigrants in Prague favoured by the Sovereigns, 6, 11–12.

German masters and students leave Prague, 35.

Graben, the, origin of name, 7.

 

H

 

Hajek of Libocan, chronicler, quoted, 4, 26–27.

Harnack, Dr., quoted, 32.

Henry of Plumlov, Captain of Moravia, 58–59.

Hollar, Wenceslas, engravings by, 173.

Hradcany Castle, held by Royal troops, 44 ff; truce meeting at, 67; stormed by Wallenstein, 128; seized by General Königsmark, 131.

Hradcany Hill, site of old foundation of Prague, 3; old castle on, 4, 142; later buildings, 142; early Christian church built on, 4, 5; fortifications of, 8.

Hrob, Protestant church at, destroyed, 108.

Hus, John, 30 ff.; forerunners of, 19; sermon as a young preacher, 25–26; begins preaching at Bethlehem Chapel, 31; his teaching, 32; protest against his preaching, 32–33; his letter to the Archbishop, 35; excommunicated, 36; attacks the use of indulgences, 37; flees from Prague, 37; attempts made during his absence to assuage religious differences, 38; proceeds to Council of Constance, 41; imprisonment and death, 41; indignation among Bohemian nobles caused by, 41–42.

Hus and Hieronymus, bells known as, 155–156.

Hynek Krusina, Utraquist nobleman, 51; 57; 59.

 

J

 

Jerusalem, building erected on site of Benatky, 22.

Jewish Colony of Prague, 8–9.

Jewish quarter, Joseph’s Town, 172.

John Augusta, head of Bohemian Brethern, arrest and torture of, 99.

John Kolda of Zampach, rises against Sigismund, 74.

John of Carvajal, Papal envoy, 77–78; carries off the Compacts, 78.

John of Luxemburg, becomes king, 15; his campaigns, invitation to knights of Europe, and death at Crecy, 15.

John of Pomuk, or Nepomuk, conflict of, with Wenceslas, 26–29; death, 29.

John of Sadlo, Utraquist noble, 65.

John Rohâc of Duba, cruelty of Sigismund to, 73–74.

Joseph Tyl, composer, 136.

 

K

 

Karlov, the, built by Charles, 18.

Kelley, Edward, at Prague, 104.

Keppler, astronomer, guest of King Rudolph, 103.

Konopist, treaty of, 66.

Korybut, Prince Sigismund, chosen as ruler by Utraquist nobles, 66; his downfall, 67; returns to his own country, 68.

Kraluv Dvor, King’s Court, 167.

Krok, or Crocus, Sovereign of Bohemia, 1.

Kunstat Hr, war-cry, 79.

Kutna Hora, decrees of, 35.

 

L

 

Ladislas, King of Naples, crusade against, 36–37.

Ladislas Posthumus, crowned king, 81; premature death, 81.

League of the Lords, 24.

Lechler, Dr., quoted, 35.

Letter of Majesty, 106.

Levy Hradec, earliest building devoted to Christian worship, 5.

Libussa, youngest daughter of Krok, description of by Cosmas of Prague, 1; her powers as a soothsayer, 2, 3; her choice of husband, 2; foundation of town ascribed to, 3.

Lipan, great battle of, 69–70.

Louis, succeeds Vladislav as King, 88; killed in battle, 89.

 

M

 

Magister Pribram, leader of moderate party, 67.

Malá Strana, 4, 22; fortified, 8; attacked by Hussites, 44; town hall of, destroyed by Royalists, 44; stormed by Wallenstein, 128; seized by General Königsmark, 131.

Manifesto of Praguers after battle of Vysehrad, 60.

Maria Theresa crowned at Prague, 132.

Market-place, 168.

Martini, Royal councillor, thrown from window, 110–113.

Matthias, his perfidy towards King Rudolph, 104–105; succeeds Rudolph, 107; death, 113.

Maximilian,succeeds Ferdinand I. as King, 99; his concessions to the Protestants, 100; death, 103.

Milic, forerunner of Hus, his preaching, etc., 20–22.

Mlada, Princess, convent built by, 194.

Monasteries—Mount Sion or Strahov, 156–157.

Monasteries„—Capuchin, 159–160.

Monasteries„—Emaus, 160–161.

Monstrelet, quoted, 52.

Morley, Mr. John, quoted, 53.

Mühlberg, defeat of Protestants at, 96.

 

N

 

Nicholas of Pelhrimov, Bohemian envoy, 68.

 

O

 

Orebites, 57.

Ottokar II., King, 7–8; his departure on last campaign, 11–12; news of his death, 12.

 

P

 

Palaces—Nostic, 140

Palaces„ —Kinsky, 140.

Palaces„ —Count Clam Gallas, 140–141.

Palaces„ —Royal Castle of Hradcany Hill, history of, 142–144; description of, as it stands, 144–147.

Palaces„ —Waldstein, 148.

Palaces„ —Morzin, 148.

Palaces„ —Schwarzenberg, 148.

Palaces„ —Counts Oswald and Francis Thurn, 148.

Palacky, quoted, 5, 6, 18, 23, 26, 55, 70, 87.

Papal Schism, reform movement brought to a crisis by, 36–37.

Pappenheim, General, tomb of, 156.

Pasek and Hlavsa dispute supremacy at Prague, 86–87, 88.

Peter Payne, leader of advanced party, 67–68.

Podebrad, George, head of national party, 75, 76; takes possession of town, 77; governor of Prague, 78; crowned King, 82; reign and death, 83.

Poric Street, houses formerly on site of, 4.

Prague, origin of name, 3; ancient record of foundation, 3; uncertain date of same, 4; Bishopric of, 5; becomes an Archbishopric, 6, 16; elements composing population of, 6, 7; new town founded, 6; old town enclosed, 7; fortifications, 8; new city founded, 15; special privileges enjoyed by, 16; University founded, 16; division of town in time of Charles I., 22; besieged, 25; constitution of after the battle of Vysehrad, 63; besieged during war of Austrian Succession, 132; stormed by Frederick the Great, 133; battle of Prague, 134; occupied by Prussians, 138.

Praguers, as distinguished from Romanists and Taborites, 63; civil war with Taborites, 66.

Prasná Brana (Powder Tower), 7, 167.

Premysl, husband of Lubissa, 2, 3.

Premyslide dynasty, extinction of, 12–15.

Prokop the Great, leader of Taborites, 69.

Protestatio Bohemorum, 41–42.

Ptacek, head of national party, 77.

 

R

 

Rokycan, afterward Utraquist Archbishop of Prague, preaches at the Tyn Church, 66; leader of advanced party, 67; at Council of Basel, 68; elected Archbishop, 73; dispute with Bishop Philibert of Constance, 73; leaves Prague, 74; returns, 80; hostility of Ladislas to, 81; death, 85.

Rubes, composer, 136.

Rudolph, son of Maximilian, coronation of, 100–101; his embellishment of Prague and collection of art treasures, 103, 131, 143–144; perfidy of his brother Matthias, 104–105; signs Letter of Majesty, 106; forced to abdicate, 107; death, 107.

Rudolphinum, 172.

Ruppa, head of provisional government, 113.

 

S

 

Sadeler, engravings of Prague by, 103.

St. George, statue of, 193.

St. Nicholas, monastery of, destroyed by Royal troops, 44.

St. Vitus, arm of, sent to Wenceslas, 5.

St. Vitus,„ cathedral of, first buildings on site of, 5.

St. Vitus,„ style of early church, 5.

St. Vitus,„ remains of Wenceslas conveyed to, 5; rebuilt and enlarged, 18; altar and paintings of, removed by Frederick, 117; history of, 149–152; description of, as it stands, 152–155.

Sigismund, King of Hungary, arrives in Bohemia, 47; his reception of Praguers, 47; incites Pope to issue bull calling to arms against the heretics, 48; nation rises against him, 48; his reception of envoys, 50–51; marches on Prague, 51–52; attack on town and defeat, 54–55; crowned King of Bohemia, 56; breaks up camp and retires, 57; returns to Prague, 57; is defeated and flees, 59; recognised as King by the Bohemians, 70; entry into Prague, 70; dies on return journey to Hungary, 74.

Sixt of Ottersdorf, historian, 96.

Skala ze Zhore, his description of the deſenestration, 110–113; of last moments of prisoners, executed after battle of White Mountain, 125–126.

Slavata, royal councillor, thrown from window, 110–113.

Slavic Congress, 137–138, 177.

Slavic balls at Prague, 136.

Smiricky Palace, 109.

Sophia, Queen, as Regent, 43–44.

Sophia’s Island, 177.

Spitalské Pole (hospital field), meeting at, 66–67.

Staré Mesto (old town), and Nové Mesto (new town), 4, 22; antagonism between, 69.

Star Palace, arrival of Frederick at, 117.

Star Park, 119.

Suburbium Pragense, 4.

 

T

 

Taborites, 47.

Tauss, defeat of Royal troops at, 68.

Thietmas, first Bishop of Prague, 6.

Tomek, Professor, quoted, 4, 11, 18, 24, 41, 64, 73.

Towers, ancient, on Hradcany Hill, 194–196.

Town Hall, 168–172.

Treaty of Westphalia, 131.

Tycho Brahe and Tennagel, King Rudolph’s guests, 103; latter a prisoner, 196.

Tyn Church, the, rectors of, 21, 22.

 

U

 

U Halanku, ancient house known as, 174–175.

University of Prague, founded, 16, 17; modelled on that of Paris, 17; lectures at, 17–18; recognised as supreme authority in matters of doctrine, 42.

Utraquists, 2–43, 49; truce of, with Praguers, 47.

 

V

 

Velica Obec, great assembly of Prague, 63.

Victor of Podebrad, 57.

Vladislav II., elected King, 86; riots at Prague during his absence, 87; death, 88.

Vojtech, Bishop of Prague, 6.

Vratislav II., Prince, 6.

Vysehrad, earliest inhabited spot, 1, 3; church built on, 5; fortress of, carried by assault by Hussites, 44; siege of, by citizens, 57–59; porm of, by Zeyer, 182.

 

W

 

Wenceslas I., Prince of Bohemia, 4; receives tonsure, 5; churches built by, 5; murdered, 5.

Wenceslas I., King of Bohemia, 7.

Wenceslas IV., King of Bohemia, successor to Charles I., 23 ff.; his favour towards Hus, and foreign policy, 23–24; his popularity with the citizens, 24; animosity to, of Bohemian nobles, 24; made prisoner and released, 25; again imprisoned and escapes, 26; his conflict with John of Pomuk, 26–27; his decrees of Kutna Hora, 35; his support of reform party, 38; his decree reinstating priests deprived of their livings, 42; death, 43.

Wenceslas of Budova, 105, 106.

Wenceslas Chapel, 90.

White Mountain, battle of, 31, 42, 43; leaders on either side, 114; account of, 118–120; complete change in condition of Bohemia caused by, 123; arrest and executions after defeat of Protestants at, 124–126.

Wycliffe, works of, burnt, 36.

 

Z

 

Zbynek Zajic of Hasenburg, Archbishop of Prague, 32; letter of Hus to, 35.

Zelivo, John of, leader of Utraquists, 43; denounces Sigismund, 48; suggests meeting of defenders of Utraquist cause, 49; his popularity and influence, 63; heads democratic party, 64, 65; sudden arrest of, and decapitation, 65.

Zeyer, poet, 182; monument to, 185.

Zizka, 43, 47; arrives with his men at Prague, 51; his heroism, 54.

Zizka’s Hill, victory of, 54, 55.

Zizkov, 180.

 

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