Vliv první pozemkové reformy (1919–1938) na vlastnictví půdy a socioekonomické podmínky ve východní části současného Zlínského kraje

This thesis examines the impact of the First Land Reform (1919–1938) on land ownership structures and socio-economic conditions in the eastern part of today’s Zlín Region. The aim is to analyse changes in land tenure, economic conditions, and social relations using the case studies of the Lázy-Loučka, Vsetín, and Kvasice estates. The theoretical part outlines the historical and political context, legislative framework, objectives, and implementation of the reform at the national level, as well as the regional specifics of the Zlín area. The practical part is based on the analysis of historical sources and statistical data, applying historical, comparative, and statistical methods. The research shows that the land reform significantly reduced the size of the studied estates, redistributed arable land to smallholders and municipalities, and weakened the economic and social position of the original owners. In the mountainous areas of Valašsko, the effects were less pronounced due to the smaller share of arable land and the predominance of forestry. Overall, the reform contributed to the expansion of small and medium-sized farms; however, its social impact was limited, as many of the poorest received only small plots, insufficient to substantially change their economic status.