What was Palacký's central idea about Czech history?
My central thesis posits the organic development and inherent resilience of the Czech nation. I viewed our history not as a series of isolated events, but as a continuous, unfolding narrative. Despite periods of foreign influence and dominance, the core of the Czech spirit and identity persisted, adapting and enduring. This continuity, traced through centuries of our struggles and achievements, underscores our unique destiny and right to self-determination.
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