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The book offers a comprehensive history of Hungary, tracing its survival as a nation over a millennium despite numerous challenges. It explores the evolution of Hungarian politics, culture, and identity since the Magyars settled in the Carpathian Basin in 896. Through vivid anecdotes of key figures, it highlights the tension between progressivism and nationalism throughout history. With a new preface and chapter, it provides an authoritative and engaging narrative that blends storytelling with scholarly insight into this unique nation.
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The Hungarians: A Thousand Years of Victory in Defeat, Paul Lendvai
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- Title
- The Hungarians: A Thousand Years of Victory in Defeat
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Lendvai
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 592
- ISBN13
- 9780691200279
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, History of Europe, Hungary, Hungarian Literature, Hungarians
- First published
- 1999
- Original title
- Die Ungarn: Ein Jahrtausend Sieger in Niederlagen
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- The book offers a comprehensive history of Hungary, tracing its survival as a nation over a millennium despite numerous challenges. It explores the evolution of Hungarian politics, culture, and identity since the Magyars settled in the Carpathian Basin in 896. Through vivid anecdotes of key figures, it highlights the tension between progressivism and nationalism throughout history. With a new preface and chapter, it provides an authoritative and engaging narrative that blends storytelling with scholarly insight into this unique nation.