Luxury and the Ruling Elite in Socialist Hungary: Villas, Hunts, and Soccer Games

by György Majtényi

Book Overview

After World War II, a new community of elite emerged in Hungary, in spite of the communist principles espoused by the government. In Luxury and the Ruling Elite in Socialist Hungary, Gy rgy Majt nyi allows us a peek inside their affluence.

Majt nyi exposes the lavish standard of living that the higher echelon enjoyed, complete with pools, Persian rugs, extravagant furniture, servants,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 025305592X
• ISBN13: 9780253055927
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher