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Sisa's expanded second edition (a first appeared in Canada in 1983) seeks to "illuminate the spirit of Hungary" and "bring out the soul of a people" through "biographical close-ups." It succeeds with a lively, fast-paced narrative abundantly enhanced by hundreds of engaging illustrations (of only medium quality of reproduction), numerous maps, and a plethora of apt quotations from chronicles, histories, poems, and literature (some without precise citation). Sisa's limpid, careful prose also delves broadly into Hungarian art, music, science, and literature. This is a rich, popular amalgam of national legends, myth, and history, written for a broad novice reader ship. It could be nicely complemented by the more rigorous cooperative scholarship of History of Hungary, edited by Peter Sugar ( LJ 11/15/90). Recommended for public libraries.
- James B. Street, Santa Cruz P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Guide to Historical Literature, American Historical Association, Oxford University Press, 1999
Most readable and popular English-language survey of Hungarian history and civilization.
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Sisa's expanded second edition (a first appeared in Canada in 1983) seeks to "illuminate the spirit of Hungary" and "bring out the soul of a people" through "biographical close-ups." It succeeds with a lively, fast-paced narrative abundantly enhanced by hundreds of engaging illustrations (of only medium quality of reproduction), numerous maps, and a plethora of apt quotations from chronicles, histories, poems, and literature (some without precise citation). Sisa's limpid, careful prose also delves broadly into Hungarian art, music, science, and literature. This is a rich, popular amalgam of national legends, myth, and history, written for a broad novice reader ship. It could be nicely complemented by the more rigorous cooperative scholarship of History of Hungary, edited by Peter Sugar ( LJ 11/15/90). Recommended for public libraries.
- James B. Street, Santa Cruz P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Guide to Historical Literature, American Historical Association, Oxford University Press, 1999
Most readable and popular English-language survey of Hungarian history and civilization.
See all Editorial Reviews
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