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This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of Hungarian history, from the pre-historic age to the present day. Kontler adeptly steers the reader through ancient times, the great migration of peoples, and the creation and troubles of a Christian monarchy that arose in the region wedged between the Germanic and Russian lands. The author also explores the factors involved in the centuries-long process which has put Hungary at a disadvantage in coping with the challenges of modernity, including the country's economic backwardness, the social structure, revolutions, wars of independence, and territorial losses. A brief epilogue looks at Hungary's present process of transition to democracy.
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A History of Hungary, László Kontler
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- A History of Hungary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- László Kontler
- Publisher
- Atlantisz
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 559
- ISBN10
- 9639777056
- ISBN13
- 9789639777057
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, History of Europe, Hungary, Hungarian Literature, History of Nations and States, Upper Hungary
- First published
- 1999
- Original title
- Millennium in Central Europe. A History of Hungary.
- Rating
- 4.45 out of 5
- Description
- This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of Hungarian history, from the pre-historic age to the present day. Kontler adeptly steers the reader through ancient times, the great migration of peoples, and the creation and troubles of a Christian monarchy that arose in the region wedged between the Germanic and Russian lands. The author also explores the factors involved in the centuries-long process which has put Hungary at a disadvantage in coping with the challenges of modernity, including the country's economic backwardness, the social structure, revolutions, wars of independence, and territorial losses. A brief epilogue looks at Hungary's present process of transition to democracy.


