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Exploring the historical roots of Budapest, the book delves into the origins of its name, derived from the merging of Buda and Pest. It highlights the significance of the Danube River, which unites the two once-separate cities through eight bridges, and traces the etymology of "Buda" to its legendary founder, Bleda, brother of Attila the Hun. Various theories regarding the name "Pest" are examined, linking it to Roman times, Slavic language, and local geography, enriching the narrative of this vibrant city's past.
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Over A Bridge! A Kid's Guide To Budapest, Hungary, Penelope Dyan
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Over A Bridge! A Kid's Guide To Budapest, Hungary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Penelope Dyan
- Publisher
- Bellissima Publishing LLC
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781614770718
- Category
- History
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- Exploring the historical roots of Budapest, the book delves into the origins of its name, derived from the merging of Buda and Pest. It highlights the significance of the Danube River, which unites the two once-separate cities through eight bridges, and traces the etymology of "Buda" to its legendary founder, Bleda, brother of Attila the Hun. Various theories regarding the name "Pest" are examined, linking it to Roman times, Slavic language, and local geography, enriching the narrative of this vibrant city's past.