Activity of the Associations in the Kralovice Region as a Part of Modernizing of the Region (from the Second Half of the 19th Century to the First Half of the 20th Century)

This diploma thesis deals with the development of activity of the associations on the territory of former judicial district of Kralovice between the second half of the 19th century to first half of the 20th century. The introductory part is devoted to the origins and general development associations in the Czech countries with regard to the typology and the process of association legislation in a specific timeframe. The next section of this work has been focused specifically on the Kralovice region. Described here is a historical development with emphasis on the period 1848-1949, which is followed by a characteristic shape, a typology of associations and activities in the district court Kralovice. The final section will then detail the associations of Kralovice, their formation, members, activities and influence of corporations on the development and character of the city. Keywords: activity of associations, association legislation, association, corporation, elite, judicial district Kralovice, Kralovice region, Kralovice, municipality, typology of association