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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Miklos Horthy: The Hungarian Anti-Hero is a comprehensive biography which delves into the thrilling and controversial life of Miklos Horthy, tracing his journey from a distinguished naval officer in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to his pivotal role as Regent of Hungary during the Interwar Period and throughout much of World War II. The book explores Horthy's military career, his rise to political power during Hungary's turbulent Interwar Period, and his efforts to stabilize a nation grappling with revolution, foreign occupation, and shifting borders. Drawing from extensive archival research and historical sources, it presents the first modern detailed portrait of history's only Admiral Regent and his navigation between nationalism, traditionalism, and the emerging authoritarian ideologies of fascism and communism.In confronting the most contentious aspects of Horthy's legacy - including his alliance with Nazi Germany, the implementation of antisemitic laws, and his government's role in the Holocaust - this book offers a critical and unflinching analysis of this deeply polarizing figure. Both scholarly and accessible, it speaks to readers interested in European history, authoritarian regimes, and the moral ambiguities of leadership in times of crisis. Whether you're a historian, student, or simply drawn to stories of power, conflict, and consequence, Miklos Horthy: The Hungarian Anti-Hero will certainly provide a gripping and thought-provoking account of one of the 20th century's most enigmatic statesmen and history's only Admiral Regent. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. India as a single nation, much like Germany or Italy, was a nonexistent state for the vast majority of the land's ten thousand year history. With a wealth of diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages, and kingdoms, even the very concept of a single Indian identity was one of fantasy. Yet after just two centuries of British colonial rule, India emerged independent on the world stage in 1947 as a single state with a common identity. This book answers why.Unintentional Architects offers a broad yet nuanced exploration of the British Empire's complex legacy in India and its rule which shaped the infrastructure, identity, and institutions of the modern Indian state. Far from a one-sided tale of domination, Unintentional Architects traces how the machinery of colonial subjugation - railways, centralized administration, and an emerging sense of pan-Indian identity - laid the groundwork for an independent and unified India.Through insightful analysis and richly detailed historical narrative, Unintentional Architects examines how Indian leaders, thinkers, and revolutionaries repurposed these colonial tools to craft a single sovereign state despite India's vast diversity. Neither a defense of empire nor a simplistic indictment, Unintentional Architects invites readers to grapple with the ironies of history and the resilience of a people who turned the instruments of control into the instruments of liberation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Miklos Horthy: The Hungarian Anti-Hero is a comprehensive biography which delves into the thrilling and controversial life of Miklos Horthy, tracing his journey from a distinguished naval officer in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to his pivotal role as Regent of Hungary during the Interwar Period and throughout much of World War II. The book explores Horthy's military career, his rise to political power during Hungary's turbulent Interwar Period, and his efforts to stabilize a nation grappling with revolution, foreign occupation, and shifting borders. Drawing from extensive archival research and historical sources, it presents the first modern detailed portrait of history's only Admiral Regent and his navigation between nationalism, traditionalism, and the emerging authoritarian ideologies of fascism and communism.In confronting the most contentious aspects of Horthy's legacy - including his alliance with Nazi Germany, the implementation of antisemitic laws, and his government's role in the Holocaust - this book offers a critical and unflinching analysis of this deeply polarizing figure. Both scholarly and accessible, it speaks to readers interested in European history, authoritarian regimes, and the moral ambiguities of leadership in times of crisis. Whether you're a historian, student, or simply drawn to stories of power, conflict, and consequence, Miklos Horthy: The Hungarian Anti-Hero will certainly provide a gripping and thought-provoking account of one of the 20th century's most enigmatic statesmen and history's only Admiral Regent. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…