Brilliance in Exile

The book explores the remarkable achievements of Hungarian emigrant scientists, offering a blend of scholarly analysis and engaging biographies. It examines five waves of emigration from the early 20th century to present, highlighting the push factors of intolerance and economic stagnation in Hungary, contrasted with the pull of open societies. The narrative underscores the unique circumstances that contributed to the high number of Nobel laureates among these scientists, rooted in a legacy of multicultural tolerance and a strong educational system from the Austro-Hungarian era.