Abstrakt
The chapter is based on the conceptualization of region as a social construct and the existence of regional identity as two of the most critical aspects of the existence of region. Although these concepts originated in the 1980s, they are still very much alive in the contemporary paradigm of regional geography.
Conceptualizing region in this way enables the researcher to go beyond the traditional static paradigm, and it makes the region a subject of study in historical geography meaning that the region is no longer a mere object or category. This paper is a part of the mosaic of ongoing research projects focusing on the conceptualization of "geosocial regionalization".
This paper deals with the historical regional discourse and context analyses of three different regions in Czechia. The influence of historical events and changes on the reproduction of these regions are discussed.
In the conclusion, modern Czech history is periodized according to these influences. Furthermore, the importance of natural, landscape, and administrative features on reproduction of region is stressed, and related research on the perception of region by its inhabitants in the future is suggested.