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Realm of St. Stephen: A History of Medieval Hungary, 895-1526 (International Library of Historical Studies) [Hardcover]

Pal Engel (Author)
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1860640613 978-1860640612 May 4, 2001
This is a comprehensive textbook on the historiography of medieval Eastern and Central Europe. It traces the medieval kingdom of Hungary - which covered the vast territory of the Carpathian basin - from the conquest by the Magyar tribes in 895 until defeat by the ottomans at the battle of Mohacs in 1526.

The book is divided into two broad periods: the "national" Magyar kings of the Arpadian dynasty who had ruled from 895 were replaced in 1301 by rulers from a number of European dynasties, culminating in the radical changes to political and social structures of the 13th century.

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"...this superb volume makes a major contribution to the historiography of medieval central and east European history." --Choice

About the Author

The late Pál Engel (1938-2001) was head of the Medieval Department at the Institute of History, Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest. Andrew Ayton is Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Hull.

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  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: I. B. Tauris (May 4, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1860640613
  • ISBN-13: 978-1860640612
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to Hungary, February 2, 2007
This review is from: Realm of St. Stephen: A History of Medieval Hungary, 895-1526 (International Library of Historical Studies) (Hardcover)
I picked this book up to compliment my reading a book on the Hapsburg empire. That book begins where this one left off, with the Battle of Mohacs in 1526. This book was an excellent introduction to the development of Hungary. Though the early period is murky from lack of sources, once you hit the 13th century, the story becomes detailed and rich. Since East European history is not popular in the West, I highly recommend this book. Along with the history of the Byzantine Empire, you can get a good view of the Northern Balkan and transdanubian history.

Most importantly, this was a highly readable book. Very enjoyable.
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The central areas of the Carpathian basin have been quite densely inhabited since Neolithic times. Read the first page
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militia portalis, historiques hongroises, secret chancellor, county nobility, inner holding, judge royal, castle warriors, one florin, border castles, noble magistrates, general levy, royal towns, staple right, greatest landowners, nomadic horsemen, secret seal, lawful ruler, average village, gold florins
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Middle Ages, Great Plain, Holy Crown, Golden Bull, Saint Stephen, Louis the Great, Turnu Severin, King Louis, King Matthias, Satu Mare, Baia Mare, Emperor Charles, Hungarian Church, King Coloman, Queen Mary, Emperor Henry, John Hunyadi, King Stephen, Nicholas Garai, Pipo of Ozora, River Sava, Stephen Lackfi, Abu Hamid, Holy Land, Ladislaus of Naples
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