Czechia, France
Guest of the book fair Svět knihy Praha 2026
Jacques Rupnik is a renowned political scientist, historian, and commentator specializing in Central and Eastern Europe, democratic transitions, and European integration. Born in Prague, he went into exile after 1968 and later settled in France, where he built an influential academic and public intellectual career. He has advised major European institutions and political leaders, notably serving as an adviser to Václav Havel, and is widely sought after as a commentator on democracy, nationalism, and European affairs. His essays and books, translated into multiple languages, are valued for their clarity and historical depth. Czech can read verious books, including Jiná Evropa or Střední Evropa je jako pták s očima vzadu.
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Book World Prague 2026
18:00 - 18:50
Novela bohemica
Nová kniha esejů Jacquesa Rupnika se věnuje střední i celé Evropě a jejímu aktuálnímu postavení ve světě. Kniha obsahuje eseje již publikované v Česku i v...
Saturday, 16. 5. 2026
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