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Central Europe: The Death of a Civilisation and the Life of an Idea
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About this event
Luka Jukic examines the concept of Central Europe through historical and cultural perspectives. An exploration of how the idea of Central Europe has evolved, survived political upheavals, and continues to shape regional identity.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Luka Jukic analyze Central Europe's role in the current Russian aggression crisis
• Trace the evolution of Central European identity from the Habsburg dynasty to the Cold War
• Understand why Poland, Croatia, and Ukraine are reclaiming the Central European label today
Event Highlights
- •Exploration of the 18th-century Habsburg origins of the Central European identity
- •Analysis of Central Europe's role as a Cold War frontier and its 1980s reincarnation
- •Discussion on the region's relevance to modern crises like Russian aggression
- •Insights from a contributor to The Atlantic, Financial Times, and Foreign Policy
Speaker
Luka Jukic
Journalist and historian
Programme
4:00pm
Central Europe: The Death of a Civilisation and the Life of an Idea
A one-hour session where Luka Jukic attempts to define Central Europe and its powerful influence.
Organized by: Oxford Literary Festival
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