Reviews for Hungarian Arts and Sciences 1848-2000

The average rating for Hungarian Arts and Sciences 1848-2000 based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-06-19 00:00:00 David Flynn It has become customary to say that Bosnian war started 'cause of the growing nationalism in former Yugoslavia. But it's not even a half of the correct answer, the causes of war were much more complicated than that. Unlike western authors, Andjelic made a detailed research of the pre-war period in Bosnia starting from 1980. He argues that the escalating problems could have been solved; well, one might decide to argue with the statement yet it's hard to argue with historical facts masterfully described in the book.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-07-05 00:00:00 John Ramsay This series is producing some true gems. A fantastic look at the development of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Suggests that the Habsburgs made practical decisions that gradually increased monarchical and state power throughout the dynasty. Focuses on crises near the transitions of monarchs that force the monarchy to adapt and grow: it was the successful resolution to these crises that kept the family from collapsing and modernised AH. Angle is that geopolitics/foreign policy drove domestic policies. Good stuff.