A History of Hungary by Peter F Sugar

A History of Hungary by Peter F Sugar

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Surveys Hungary's development from prehistory to the postcommunist era

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A History of Hungary by Peter F Sugar

This unique collaboration of historians from Hungary, the United States, Canada, and Western Europe makes available to readers of English the best scholarship on the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Hungary from the prehistory of the Carpathian Basin and the origin of the Hungarian people through the transformation of communist Hungary into a multiparty republic in 1989. Conceived as a comprehensive survey and reference work for students, teachers, and general readers, A History of Hungary is organized into chronological chapters, each written by the leading authority on that period. Peter F. Sugar is Professor Emeritus of History and International Studies at the University of Washington. Peter Hanak is Senior Research Advisor at the Institute of History of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Tibor Frank is Associate Professor of History at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest.
.. weighty, erudite, but readily accessible general history of Hungary. Library Journal It presents in clear, straightforward manner an up-to-date history that is abreast of the best current scholarship... An outstanding collection that is sure to become a standard work. Choice ... it should immediately become the English language source on Hungary ... Journal of Modern History ... an excellent survey of Hungarian history ... a pleasure to read. Modern Greek Studies Yearbook

Peter F. Sugar is professor emeritus of history at the University of Washington.

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ISBN 13 9780253208675
ISBN 10 025320867X
Title A History of Hungary
Author Peter F Sugar
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Indiana University Press
Year published 1990-11-22
Number of pages 448
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