English Translation

The territorial border fences of Bohemia, as a separate political body, are still 162o against the rest of the Habsburg countries too low, but they remain until Maria Theresia after all: And the first occupation on .the high national offices has the native nobility, who always feels as a representative of the Lgndes. The fact that this "representative of the country" is originally foreign to the Lendes was not changed. This was accompanied by a takeover of new forms of culture and civilization, as the European aristocracy in general stands out in these times. Since a wealthy bourgeoisie and lower nobility were lacking, the Bohemian nobility relations of this time are particularly striking. An ever stronger alignment with the international noble forms of life took place, which was expressed above all in the rejection of the national languages, especially the Czech. The French became the language of the nobility. In the Czech nobility sector of Bohemia up to the 18th century, when the frequency of the Czech language was predominantly spoken, this now completely ceased. French, at most Italian or Spanish in court circles, was used to a weaker extent by the German. However, the result of this centra lization is just as unexpected and decisive. "The fact that this Czech patriotism of l8. In the 19th century, the knowledge and culture of the Czech language did not necessarily require, had the remarkable significance that the new nobility, which flooded the country, could gradually be created for Bohemia." (Pekař). Thus, the Bohemian aristocracy remained united with all new directions to Vienna. He understood that his position vis-à-vis Vienna could only be strengthened if he appeared as a right-wing descendant and perpetrator of the old traditions, even though only a small number of his members were really at home here. Thus, a latent state reserve remained even after l62o, which repeatedly became politically noticeable in the 18th century. The nobility neutralizes the national moments on the one hand 6?141 roob