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A Short History
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Hungary
In this robust overview of Hungarian history, award-winning historian professor Norman Stone tells the story of the nation's struggle for self-determination and survival.
In this robust overview of Hungarian history, award-winning historian professor Norman Stone tells the story of the nation's struggle for self-determination and survival.
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The victors of the First World War created Hungary from the ruins of the Austro-Hungarian empire, but, in the centuries before, many called for its creation. Norman Stone traces the country's roots from the traditional representative councils of land-owning nobles to the Magyar nationalists of the nineteenth century and the first wars of independence.
Hungary's history since 1918 has not been a happy one. Economic collapse and hyperinflation in the post-war years led to fascist dictatorships and then Nazi occupation. Optimism at the end of the Second World War ended when the Iron Curtain descended, and Soviet tanks crushed the last hopes for independence in 1956 along with the peaceful protests in Budapest. Even after the fall of the Berlin Wall, consistent economic growth has remained elusive.
This is an extraordinary history - unique yet also representative of both the post-Soviet bloc and of nations forged from the fall of empires.
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Norman Stone's Hungary is highly regarded for its engaging and insightful exploration of the country's history. Reviewers have praised Stone for his profound knowledge and unique style, making the book indispensable for travellers and history enthusiasts. His narrative is described as stunning and captivating, affirming Stone's status as an outstanding historian.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788160513
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 December 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Illustration: 8 page plate section
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 296
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About the Author
Norman Stone was one of Britain's greatest historians. He was until recently Professor of European History in the Department of International Relations at Bilkent University, having been Professor of Modern History at Oxford, lecturer at Cambridge, and adviser to Margaret Thatcher. His major works include The Eastern Front, 1914-1917 (winner of the Wolfson Prize), Europe Transformed and The Atlantic and Its Enemies. He died in 2019.
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