Georgios Giannakopoulos
Lecturer in Modern History and associate dean at City St. George's, University of London and author of The Interpreters: British Internationalism and Empire in Southeastern Europe, 1870–1930, the book discussed on this episode.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 38min
Georgios Giannakopoulos, "The Interpreters: British Internationalism and Empire in Southeastern Europe, 1870-1930" (Manchester UP, 2025)
Georgios Giannakopoulos, a lecturer in Modern History at City St. George's, explores his book on British internationalism and empire in Southeastern Europe. He discusses how British intellectuals navigated regional nationalisms, using figures like Arthur Evans to reshape narratives about the area. Georgios dives into the impact of the 1870s, the politics of archaeology, and the role of gender in historical narratives. He also reflects on the legacy of these interpreters and their influence on both wartime policies and postwar discussions.
Nov 6, 2025 • 38min
Georgios Giannakopoulos, "The Interpreters: British Internationalism and Empire in Southeastern Europe, 1870-1930" (Manchester UP, 2025)
Georgios Giannakopoulos, a Lecturer in modern history and author of The Interpreters, dives into the fascinating interplay between British internationalism and Southeastern Europe from 1870 to 1930. He discusses how British scholars navigated complex nationalisms and shaped regional narratives, focusing on pivotal figures like Arthur Evans and Seton-Watson. The conversation touches on the political ramifications of 1870s Bulgarian atrocities, the role of archaeology in civilization narratives, and the ongoing influence of these historical interpreters on modern discussions about empire and identity.
