A History of Modern Hungary: 1867-1994 [Paperback]

Jorg K. Hoensch (Author), Kim Traynor (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0582256496 | ISBN-13: 978-0582256491 | Publication Date: November 1995 | Edition: 2 Sub

Since this book was first published in 1988, Hungary has experienced dramatic changes as the disintegration of the Soviet Union has dissolved the framework - and the political and economic certainties - of the Cold War era. Professor Hoensch has updated and greatly enlarged the book to cover the end of the Kadar regime and the crowded years since. He analyses the failure of communism in Hungary and why the 'velvet revolution' was so successful; and he explores the achievements and disappointments of the new Hungary and considers why a free electorate voted the post-war communists into power in June 1994. The appearance of this updated edition: the only full history of Hungary from the late Habsburg period to the present, will be greatly welcomed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A useful introductory textbook for undergraduate courses on Central and East European history and politics.' Slavonic and East European Review

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 389 pages
• Publisher: Longman Group United Kingdom; 2 Sub edition (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582256496
• ISBN-13: 978-0582256491
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,537,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > History > Europe > Central Europe

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction, October 11, 2003

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This review is from: A History of Modern Hungary: 1867-1994 (Paperback)

A History of Modern Hungary is an excellent primer of 20th century Hungarian history. Primarily discussing the political events from the Anschluss to the post-Communist era, readers get a good overview of the major events and players who shaped the country's history. The only criticism I have is its relative lack of attention to the social and economic changes Hungary has made over the last 130 years.

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful introduction to Hungarian history, June 6, 1999

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This review is from: A History of Modern Hungary: 1867-1994 (Paperback)

Readers with little background knowledge of Hungarian history will learn a lot from this book. It is not forbiddingly academic in style, and it makes a lot of useful common-sense points about Hungary's turbulent experiences in this century. Specialists may find it a little too general, however, and though the translator has made a good effort the text is sometimes tough going.