Francis Deak, Hungarian Statesman: A Memoir (1880)

""Francis Deak, Hungarian Statesman: A Memoir"" is a biography written by Florence Mary Arnold-Forster and published in 1880. The book tells the story of Francis Deak, a prominent Hungarian politician and statesman who played a key role in the formation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The memoir covers Deak's life from his early years as a lawyer in Budapest to his rise to political power in the Hungarian Parliament. It explores his role in negotiating the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which established the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary, and his efforts to promote Hungarian autonomy within the empire. Arnold-Forster draws on a variety of sources, including personal letters and interviews with Deak's contemporaries, to provide a detailed portrait of the man and his times. She also offers insights into the political and social climate of Hungary during the 19th century, including the struggles for national identity and independence. Overall, ""Francis Deak, Hungarian Statesman: A Memoir"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Hungary's most important historical figures, and sheds light on the complex political and cultural landscape of Central Europe during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.