The author: From a youthful observer in Hungary, Endre B.

Gastony evolved into a student of history at the University

of Oregon. As professor at Augustana University, he combined

teaching, with research and writing on the topics of nationalism,

international events, and Hungarian history. He also conducted

college study tours in Europe, until retiring into a life of more

research, writing, besides tennis and sailing.

Historical guiding principles: Leopold von Ranke’s advice, chronicle the p...

Guiding principles: Do chronicle the past “as it really happened,” Leopold von Ranke stressed long ago. Abiding by his spirit, this volume narrates the Hungarian nation’s quest for defending a sovereign existence while caught in the middle of a German‐Soviet geopolitical struggle decisively influencing life and death. The narrative also considers the diligent Hungarian Jewish community’s attempt of carrying on a normal life despite facing severe domestic and foreign impediments, eve...

About the author:

From a youthful observer in war-torn Hungary, his native land caught between the swastika and the red star, Endre B. Gastony evolved into a student of history at the University of Oregon. As professor at Augustana University, he combined teaching, with research and writing on the topics of nationalism, international events, and Hungarian history.

Historical guiding principles:

Leopold von Ranke’s advice, chronicle the past “as it really happened,” has been faithfull...