Budapest: Between East and West

Fülszöveg

'I was completely swept up. Victor Sebestyen brings the key heroes and villains in Budapest's history to life. '' It's vivid, engaging and page-turning' VICTORIA HISLOP
A compelling portrait of one of the most important cities in Europe. Full of sharp insights, elegant writing and vivid characters, it is a magisterial work' ANDREW ROBERTS
Budapest has always been an important place. Almost at the centre of Europe, it is at the crossroads of geographical regions and of civilizations, at the intersection of ancient trade routes. Mountains that gradually slope into gentle hills converge on a great riVer, the Danube, and the regions of Buda and Pest sprang up on either side.
Throughout history the centre of gravity in Budapest and among fHungarians has shifted between this division of East and West - culturally, politically, emotionally. The city bears the scars of the rise and fall of multiple empires, two world wars, fascism, Nazi German occupation, Soviet Communism. It has been... Tovább

Fülszöveg

'I was completely swept up. Victor Sebestyen brings the key heroes and villains in Budapest's history to life. '' It's vivid, engaging and page-turning' VICTORIA HISLOP
A compelling portrait of one of the most important cities in Europe. Full of sharp insights, elegant writing and vivid characters, it is a magisterial work' ANDREW ROBERTS
Budapest has always been an important place. Almost at the centre of Europe, it is at the crossroads of geographical regions and of civilizations, at the intersection of ancient trade routes. Mountains that gradually slope into gentle hills converge on a great riVer, the Danube, and the regions of Buda and Pest sprang up on either side.
Throughout history the centre of gravity in Budapest and among fHungarians has shifted between this division of East and West - culturally, politically, emotionally. The city bears the scars of the rise and fall of multiple empires, two world wars, fascism, Nazi German occupation, Soviet Communism. It has been home to some of the world's greatest writers, artists and musicians.
Hungary is a place of extremes, a small country that has often in history punched well above its weight, At many moments, events that began in Budapest have proved to be of world significance. This is the story of that tumultuous, often divided, but always fascinating city.
Cover design: Domink Forbes Vissza