Czech National Revival

The Czech National Revival was a cultural and political movement in the 19th century aimed at revitalizing Czech language, literature, and national identity, which had been suppressed under Austrian rule. Intellectuals, writers, and educators worked to promote Czech culture and history, fostering pride among Czechs and advocating for greater autonomy. Key figures included historian Václav Hanka and poet Karel Hynek Mácha. This revival laid the groundwork for Czech nationalism, contributing to the eventual formation of Czechoslovakia in 1918, as the Czechs sought to express their unique cultural identity and aspirations for self-governance.