About this episode

Georgina Godwin interviews Luka Ivan Jukic about his book on Central Europe and its cultural significance.

Georgina Godwin meets journalist and historian Luka Ivan Jukic, whose latest book, Central Europe: The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea, explores the emergent rebirth of the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Georgina Godwin

Guest: Luka Ivan Jukic

Topics covered

• Central Europe
• journalism
• history
• civilization
• rebirth
• literature

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Central Europe: The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea

Places: Central Europe

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