CEUS U423 0674 Romsics
Hungary from 1890 to 1945
This is a general survey course open to undergraduates as well as graduates. It will deal with the
social and cultural history of Hungary in the first half of the 20th century; the rise of Hungarian
capitalism, the role of literature and intellectual history, behavior of old land-owning aristocracy,
the assimilation of the German bourgeoisie, and the role of the Jews in urbanization, World War I
and II, the dissolution of the Habsburg Empire, and the revolution of 1918-19.
Exams: There will be a midterm and final examination (10 questions) and a short essay on one of
three topics.
Papers: Graduates will be required to prepare a paper on a subject chosen in consultation with
the instructor.
Days and Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00-2:15.