Slovenská otázka v revolučných rokoch 1848 – 1849 na stránkach viedenského denníka Die Presse

ZUZANA KUDZBELOVÁ
Katedra histórie, Filozofická fakulta, Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici

Slovak question in the revolutionary years 1848 – 1849 in the Viennese daily newspaper “Die Presse”

Abstract: In the first half of the 19th century, Vienna was one of the most important centres of political, cultural, social, and economic life in Europe. Here, various sociopolitical issues were intensely discussed, and a great amount of information was gathered. The revolution of 1848 – 1849 stirred up a debate about the future of the Habsburg Empire, Hungary and about nations living in this region. Politicians, but also the public, started to be interested in the Slovak issues. Therefore, Viennese press started to reflect on the situation of the Slovaks, their politics and activities. This paper is shining light on the reflection of the Slovak question in the newly established Viennese political newspaper “Die Presse”, which was widely read throughout the Europe.

Keywords: revolution years 1848 – 1849, Viennese newspapers, Die Presse, Slovak National Movement, Habsburg Empire.