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Did you know that at one point in history, Hungary was considered one of the greatest powers in Europe?

Hungary is more than just vampire stories and cheesy violin-playing waiters named “Laszlo.” It has a rich history that goes back to the first wild Magyar horsemen, who arrived there in the late 9th century. For a time, the Magyars were both mercenaries and raiders, a horse-bound version of the Vikings in France and Britain. They terrorized the populations of Austria, Germany, and even Italy and eastern France.

Since the time of the Magyars, Hungary has been an important crossroads of goods, ideas, and armies. For a considerable time, about two-thirds of Hungary was controlled by the Ottoman Empire and the Austrian Empire, and that occupation had a serious economic, military, and cultural impact on the country.

In 1867, in response to the growing power of Prussia (the German-speaking state around which modern Germany was formed) and Russia, the Austrian Habsburg emperor offered its very independent-minded province of Hungary an “equal share” of the empire. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was born.

After the Austro-Hungarian defeat in WWI, Hungary became an independent nation. Unfortunately, its location makes it prey to the larger powers in the area, and during WWII, Hungary allied with Hitler. Following the Soviet invasion during the war, Hungary became a hardline communist state under Soviet control.

The story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution is a sad one, but in 1989, Hungary broke free from Soviet/Russian influence. Since that time, the country has attempted to walk a fine line between the West and the East.

Inside Captivating History’s History of Hungary, you’ll discover:The nomadic clans of the Magyar people who moved from central Asia into the areas we call Hungary today and its surroundingsHow the Magyars rapidly changed from a semi-nomadic tribal organization, who terrified the people so much that some prayed to God to relieve them of the “curse of the Magyars” in much the same way that Western monks prayed from relief from the Vikings, to a settled Christian kingdom in the early 1000s.That the first king of a unified Hungary is now the patron saint of the nation, Saint Stephen.That despite his “saintliness,” Stephen often tortured his enemies and had their eyes gouged outThe story of Matthias I, known as the “Raven King” or “Matthias Corvinus” for his symbol and his belief that his family had Roman roots in the aristocrat Corvinii family of ancient Rome.The dark day of August 29th, 1526, when the Hungarians were defeated by the Ottomans at Mohács, which changed Hungarian history forever.How the Austro-Hungarian Empire beganHungary’s part in WWI, WWII, and the HolocaustThe revolt of 1956The end of communism in 1989
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Exciting Events and Inspiring

Hungary’s land was once used as a highway for many tribes to pass to Western Europe. So, how did it transform into the country it is today? Discover Hungary’s rich history and the events and people that shaped it.

De Sagittis Hungarorum

In addition to uncovering where the Hungarians originated from and what distant lands they had to traverse to get there, we will talk about the Hungarians’ reputation. They were seen as fierce warriors, and you will see why many Europeans were afraid of them and what sort of prayers they invoked to protect themselves from their wrath.

A Force To Be Reckoned With

Hungary was a major battleground during its history. It saw the Mongols, Ostrogoths, and Magyars take over. Discover how the Hungarians would eventually build a powerful army that managed to subdue one of the strongest armies to ever exist.

Explore the transformation of Hungary

And the ruler who changed its history…

Learn about the rise of the greatest king of Hungary: Matthias Corvinus. He managed to create what was probably the most powerful kingdom in Europe at the time. His military feats were something to be proud of, as he posed a real threat to neighboring kingdoms and an annoying hurdle for the Ottomans.

Less than forty years after his death, Hungary suffered the devastating Battle of Mohacs. You will understand what this battle means to Hungarians today and how their defeat brought about the destruction of the Hungarian monarchy.

Perhaps modern history is more your speed? Well, don’t worry. This book tackles Hungary’s roles in both world wars, as well as its involvement in the Holocaust.

What are you waiting for? Discover the magnificent history of the Hungarian people and their rich culture!

In this book about the History of Hungary, you will discover: How the Habsburg family rose to power and what it meant to the Hungarians; How WWI brought Hungary its independence; How the Holocaust arrived in Hungary and what happened; How communism transformed the country and the 1956 Revolution; AND MUCH MORE!

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09N1QHCB9
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8385 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 126 pages