A History of Hungary

This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of Hungarian history from the pre-historic age to the present day. Kontler adeptly steers the reader through ancient times the great migration of peoples and the creation and troubles of a Christian monarchy that arose in the region wedged between the Germanic and Russian lands. The author also explores the factors involved in the centuries-long process which has put Hungary at a disadvantage in coping with the challenges of modernity including the country's economic backwardness the social structure revolutions wars of independence and territorial losses. A brief epilogue looks at Hungary's present process of transition to democracy.