Thuroczy, Janos
Chronicle of the Hungarians: Vol. 155
- ISBN 13:
- 9780933070271
- author:
- Thuroczy, Janos
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 225
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.75 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Austria & Hungary
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hardcover: 225 pages (2017) The Chronicle of the Hungarians is an early history text written by Johannes de Thurocz in the 15th century. This translation presents one of three variant chronicles, which were based on its predecessor. The work provides insight into the Kingdom of Hungary during a significant period. Thuroczy was an educated nobleman who became the first layman to write a book in the Kingdom of Hungary. His account is considered valuable for understanding early Hungarian history. This translation offers a unique perspective on the region's past, shedding light on the events and figures that shaped its development.