A Short History of Hungary

by Ignáz Romsics, Matthew Caples (translator)

A Short History of Hungary is a short overview of the history of Hungary.
Chapter 1: The Prehistory of the Hungarians and their Settlement in the Carpathian Basin
Chapter 2: The Medieval Kingdom of Hungary
Chapter 3: Tripartite Hungary
Chapter 4: The Lands of the Hungarian Crown in the Habsburg Empire
Chapter 5: Hungary since the First World War

Genres: History

115 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Annikky · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a useful, quick introduction in Hungarian history and that’s exactly what I wanted. It was four stars until the last section - it needed a few more pages (and a bit more transparency) for the period from WWI onwards.

[Georg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Short History of Hungary gives a fine overview. The last chapter on the post-Habsburgian period is almost too short and sketchy, though. Proofreading could have been better here and there. It is well illustrated with many maps and pictures. I recommend this fine little book.

[Ernst Roets · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, quick read and a useful overview. I read most of it on the plane. At times a bit dense, but I guess that's the point of a "short history." It's a good quick reference to the most significant moments and people in Hungarian history.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Should really be 2.5 stars. I found this not engaging or particularly enlightening with regards Hungarian History. It held some inaccuracies and clearly aimed to support the national narratives without much in the way of self or external reflection. The final section on more modern stuff is better.

There are numerous errors in the text (repeated phrases and words...); I honestly don't know how these types of things get past editors.

That said, if you know little of Hungarian history this might be an easy option for you to start.

[Marie Boes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to Hungarian history. But if you don't have any background knowledge of Hungarian history then there are quite a few gaps which are hard to follow.

[Paul Heetebrij · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boek voldoet aan het doel: Beknopte geschiedenis van Hongarije. Leest gemakkelijk weg.