Culture and Customs of Hungary (Culture and Customs of Europe)

This book provides a one-stop introduction to the history, culture, and personalities of Hungary, a fascinating country located at the heart of Europe and born at the crossroads of civilizations. Hungary today is most certainly a Central European nation in terms of a modern geopolitical and cultural understanding of Europe. Additionally, it has occupied a central position in the constellation of European kingdoms for centuries. The story of Hungary is about a country at the heart of Europe, geographically as well as culturally, and of a people quite distinct from their eastern and western neighbors yet irrevocably intertwined with them in terms of their histories and futures. Culture and Customs of Hungary is an absolute must-have for high school, public, and undergraduate library bookshelves. Readers will explore Hungary's fascinating contemporary life and culture in this unique and all-encompassing reference work that highlights the most important Hungarian historical personalities and explains their role in the development of Hungarian culture and society, as well as their standing in modern Hungary. Topics covered include history; art, including literature, architecture, film, and music; customs and traditions; modern society and culture; media; gender roles; language; and religion. Overview: Hungary today is most certainly a Central European nation in terms of a modern geopolitical and cultural understanding of Europe. Additionally, it has occupied a central position in the constellation of European kingdoms for centuries. The story of Hungary is about a country at the heart of Europe, geographically as well as culturally, and of a people quite distinct from their eastern and western neighbors yet irrevocably intertwined with them in terms of their histories and futures. Culture and Customs of Hungary is an absolute must-have for high school, public, and undergraduate library bookshelves. Readers will explore Hungary's fascinating contemporary life and culture in this unique and all-encompassing reference work that highlights the most important Hungarian historical personalities and explains their role in the development of Hungarian culture and society, as well as their standing in modern Hungary. Topics covered include history; art, including literature, architecture, film, and music; customs and traditions; modern society and culture; media; gender roles; language; and religion Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 8 Series Foreword......Page 10 Preface......Page 12 Acknowledgments......Page 14 Chronology......Page 16 1 Context......Page 22 2 Religion......Page 64 3 Language......Page 78 4 Gender......Page 88 5 Customs......Page 106 6 Media......Page 120 7 Literature......Page 132 8 Cinema......Page 156 9 Music......Page 178 10 Architecture......Page 202 Glossary......Page 218 Selected Bibliography......Page 220 B......Page 228 G......Page 229 K......Page 230 N......Page 231 S......Page 232 Z......Page 233 About the Authors and Contributor......Page 234 Cover 1 Contents 8 Series Foreword 10 Preface 12 Acknowledgments 14 Chronology 16 1 Context 22 2 Religion 64 3 Language 78 4 Gender 88 5 Customs 106 6 Media 120 7 Literature 132 8 Cinema 156 9 Music 178 10 Architecture 202 Glossary 218 Selected Bibliography 220 Index 228 A 228 B 228 C 229 D 229 E 229 F 229 G 229 H 230 I 230 J 230 K 230 L 231 M 231 N 231 O 232 P 232 R 232 S 232 T 233 U 233 V 233 W 233 Y 233 Z 233 About the Authors and Contributor 234 9780313383694,(hard,copy,:,alk.,paper),9780313383700,(ebook) ABC-CLIO This Book Provides A One-stop Introduction To The History, Culture, And Personalities Of Hungary, A Fascinating Country Located At The Heart Of Europe And Born At The Crossroads Of Civilizations. • A Chronology Of Key Events In Hungarian History Starting With The First Traces Of Human Existence Through Modern Day • Photographs Ranging From Hungary's Outstanding Personalities To Customs And Traditions • A Bibliography Of Selected Works On Major Aspects Of Hungary's Culture • A Glossary Explains Key Terms Concisely