"Politisches Lied - ein garstiges Lied." Political activity of the publisher Jan Otto

Abstract

The paper deals with political activities of the Czech publisher Jan Otto (1841-1916) in the context of his publishing business. Not only is Otto's direct political work (membership of Prague City Council and The House of Lords) analysed but also indirect like Otto's influencing political space through his management position in the biggest national Czech bank, Trade Bank.

Keywords

• Jan Otto
• prague local government
• Trade Bank
• The House of Lords
• Young Czechs