Nagy magyarok élete (2. kötet)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benedek, Elek, 1859-1929

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Nagy magyarok élete (2. kötet)" by Elek Benedek is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of significant Hungarian figures, including notable kings like Lajos the Great and Hunyadi János, tracing their impacts on the history and culture of Hungary. It explores themes of leadership, valor, and national identity through the narratives of these impactful individuals. The opening of the work introduces the period surrounding the death of III. Endre in 1301, marking the end of a significant lineage. It describes the mourning that ensued and the urgent consideration of who would succeed the last descendant of the Árpád dynasty. The text elaborates on the subsequent kings and their attributes, particularly focusing on the reign of Lajos, emphasizing his notions of leadership, the tumultuous political landscape, and his dedication to the well-being of his kingdom. Hunyadi János's ascendance is also previewed, highlighting the intertwining of personal valor and historical significance as he emerges as a pivotal figure in Hungary's defense against foreign incursions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Albert László, Robert Mouris, Gábor Hesz and the Hungarian Distributed Proofreading Team (http://dphu.aladar.hu) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagy_Magyarok_%C3%89lete

Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-10-02