Nice piece. I think the maps of the Kingdom of Hungary will remain a part of Hungarian public life for a long time yet. They mean different things to different people. Of those who display them prominently, I think devout revanchists are actually the smallest group. For many Hungarians (and I suspect Orbán is among them), they primarily symbolize cultural unity with the Hungarians "left behind" in these territories. There are still some 1.8 million today. In other instances, the map serves as a reminder that the international order, as many see it, has variously failed or abused Hungary. Deeply traumatic events in 1956, 1848, and 1526 (the battle of Mohács, which Hungarians fought and lost alone, despite calls to the West for aid) make this a salient theme in Hungarian history.
> Likewise, no one seriously expects Hungary to march into one of its NATO neighbours, or try to reoccupy Serbia’s Vojvodina or Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region.
Considering for example:
>The spies had also been gathering information on the public sentiment among local residents to predict their response in the event of a Hungarian incursion, according to the SBU.
Nice piece. I think the maps of the Kingdom of Hungary will remain a part of Hungarian public life for a long time yet. They mean different things to different people. Of those who display them prominently, I think devout revanchists are actually the smallest group. For many Hungarians (and I suspect Orbán is among them), they primarily symbolize cultural unity with the Hungarians "left behind" in these territories. There are still some 1.8 million today. In other instances, the map serves as a reminder that the international order, as many see it, has variously failed or abused Hungary. Deeply traumatic events in 1956, 1848, and 1526 (the battle of Mohács, which Hungarians fought and lost alone, despite calls to the West for aid) make this a salient theme in Hungarian history.
Fine piece, thanks Rob
Thank you Francis.
Nice text, thank you! Though can't agree on
> Likewise, no one seriously expects Hungary to march into one of its NATO neighbours, or try to reoccupy Serbia’s Vojvodina or Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region.
Considering for example:
>The spies had also been gathering information on the public sentiment among local residents to predict their response in the event of a Hungarian incursion, according to the SBU.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8dx16q3nzo