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Central European University Press
A fascinating look at a man, who fought for liberal ideals and for progress in Central Europe but was forced to spend the latter half of his life in America. Oscar Jászi was a historian, political theorist and sociologist, who dedicated his tremendous intellect to modern democracy in Hungary. Exiled from his homeland, Jászi's moral courage stood strong against the political tyranny and... Read more
Preface, Chapter 1 Early career, Chapter 2 Huszadik Század, Chapter 3 Radicalism, Chapter 4 Rifts and Alliances, Chapter 5 Marriage and War, Chapter 6 Before the Revolution, Chapter 7 In the Revolution, Chapter 8 The Commune and Exile, Chapter 9 The Hungarian Newspaper of Vienna, Chapter 10 Danubian Cultural Alliance, Chapter 11 First Time in America, Chapter 12 Back in Vienna, Chapter 13 Betwixt Europe and America, Chapter 14 Dissolution, Chapter 15 Disputes Between Generations, Chapter 16 American Citizen with a European Heart, Chapter 17 War Germs, Chapter 18The Second World War, Chapter 19 Danubia-Old and New, Chapter 20 The Exile Cannot Return Bibliography Index
Biography
György Litván was a historian, university professor at Eötvös Loránd University, Department of the History of Sociology, Institute of Sociology and Social History. He was also member of the Board of trustees at the Institute for the History of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
