“It’s an interesting book because simply by considering the ideas the authors of In Quest of History put forth, the reader loses his certainty of what is true and what is the common consensus—he becomes an individual.”

Milan Kundera, author of "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"

“This contemplation by two Czech intellectuals of Czech history . . . should be mandatory reading for understanding the deeper context of our current crisis.”

Jacques Rupnik, Sciences Po

“Two men who are as European as they are Czech raise a question—Where are we headed? In answering, they deliver a solid classic. What an inspiring dialogue!”

Petr Pithart, Czech politician and signatory of Charter 77

“Showcases Přibáň as a model defender of liberal, constitutional, representative government at a time when it is under strain worldwide and in danger of seeming passé. Pragmatic, tolerant realism is not an easy sell, but Přibáň succeeds by dint of his passion, breadth of learning and the undisguised affection he feels for his people even while going against the grain of their escapist idylls and disdain for democratic politicking as something grubby.”

Times Higher Education