A Concise History of Hungary by Anna Magyar (English) Hardcover Book

Description: A Concise History of Hungary by Anna Magyar, Miklós Molnár This book offers a history of the land, people, society, culture and economy of Hungary, from its origins to the 1988 elections. Above all it tells the story of a people which fought against - and who were invaded by - Ottomans, Germans and Soviets before regaining independence in 1990. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book offers a comprehensive thousand-year history of the land, people, society, culture and economy of Hungary, from its nebulous origins in the Ural Mountains to the elections of 1988. It tells above all the thrilling story of a people which became a great power in the region and then fought against - and was invaded by - Ottomans, Germans and Soviets. The Hungarian people preserved nevertheless a continuous individuality through its Ural-born language and a specifically Hungaro-European culture. Dominated from the sixteenth century by the Habsburgs, while ruling its own national minorities, Hungary was deprived of two-thirds of its lands and peoples through successive treaties which followed the two World Wars, after which it fell under Soviet domination for nearly fifty years. Free and independent since 1990, Hungary continues to seek its rightful position in Europe. Back Cover Rick Dockery was a quarterback for one of Americas most famous football teams when he gave arguably the worst performance in his leagues history. Overnight Rick became a laughing stock and unemployable in his own country. But his agent somehow finds Rick a job. He is guaranteed a starting position and a salary. The only problem is that the team that wants him is in Parma, Italy. The American football league in Italy is tiny and, unlike Rick, the Italian players only get paid in free meals. Rick has never been to Italy, so its no surprise that the country has a few surprises for him. What follows is a delightful, heart-warming story of an innocent abroad. A lyrical page-turner and a gasp-inducing reminder of the scope of this mans genius with the written word. A delightful read. Sunday Express Table of Contents Chronology; 1. From the beginnings to 1301; 2. Grandeur and decline: from the Anjou kings to the battle of Mohàcs, 1301–1526; 3. A country under three crowns, 1526–1711; 4. Vienna and Hungary: absolutism, reforms, revolution, 1711–1848; 5. Rupture, compromise and dual monarchy, 1849–1919; 6. Between the two wars; 7. Under Soviet domination, 1949–90; 8. 1990, a new departure; Bibliography; Index. Review Good surveys of Hungarian history are rare. Miklos Molnars new book is an exception. It is analytical, opinionated, yet reliable - and an enjoyable read as well. Budapest in Your Pocket Guide This book is one of a series of short, well written and authoritative histories of a variety of countries that Cambridge University Press is to be congratulated on publishing ... These books provide a superb introduction for the general reader or a traveller preparing for a visit. Contemporary Review This is an impartial, even-handed, and altogether fair book, a pleasure to read. Molnar sets out to accomplish his task combining the qualities of an author and an academic: he is erudite, inquisitive, investigative, and broad minded. A Concise History of Hungary is a welcome addition to a growing family of shorter histories of Hungary in English. Nationalities Papers Promotional A comprehensive history of the land, people, society, culture and economy of Hungary. Review Quote This is an impartial, even-handed, and altogether fair book, a pleasure to read. Molnr sets out to accomplish his task combining the qualities of an author and an academic: he is erudite, inquisitive, investigative, and broad minded. A Concise History of Hungary is a welcome addition to a growing family of shorter histories of Hungary in English. Nationalities Papers Promotional "Headline" A comprehensive history of the land, people, society, culture and economy of Hungary. Description for Bookstore This book offers a comprehensive history of the land, people, society, culture and economy of Hungary, from its origins to the 1988 elections. Above all it tells the thrilling story of a people which fought against - and who were invaded by - Ottomans, Germans and Soviets before regaining independence in 1990. Description for Library This book offers a comprehensive history of the land, people, society, culture and economy of Hungary, from its origins to the 1988 elections. Above all it tells the thrilling story of a people which fought against - and who were invaded by - Ottomans, Germans and Soviets before regaining independence in 1990. Details ISBN0521661420 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Translator Anna Magyar ISBN-10 0521661420 ISBN-13 9780521661423 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 943.9 Year 2001 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French Edition 1st Short Title CONCISE HIST OF HUNGARY Pages 390 DOI 10.1604/9780521661423 UK Release Date 2001-04-30 AU Release Date 2001-04-30 NZ Release Date 2001-04-30 Author Miklós Molnár Series Cambridge Concise Histories Publication Date 2001-04-30 Alternative 9780521667364 Illustrations 11 Maps; 48 Halftones, unspecified Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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