Luxury and the Ruling Elite in Socialist Hungary
Villas, Hunts, and Soccer Games
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, György Majtényi allows us a peek inside their affluence.Majtényi exposes the lavish standard of living that the higher echelon enjoyed, complete with pools, Persian rugs, extravagant furniture, servants, and groundskeepers. They shopped in private stores stocked with expensive meats and tropical fruits just for them. They benefited from access to everything from books, telephone lines, and international travel to hunting grounds, soccer games, and even the choice…
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Weitere Autoren: Cooper, Thomas (Übers.)
- ISBN: 978-0-253-05595-8
- EAN: 9780253055958
- Produktnummer: 33934938
- Verlag: Indiana University Press
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
- Seitenangabe: 280 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
- Abbildungen: 25 b&w illus.
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