Hungarians & Europe in the Early Middle Ages: An Introduction to Early Hungarian History

This text traces the historical background of Hungary and introduces its early history to a broader readership. The first part deals with the method and sources which can be used for elucidating the ancient history of the Hungarians, relying on research into linguistics, archaeology, anthropology and natural history. The second part traces how the Hungarians came to be in the Carpathian Basin and how they conquered the land. It constructs and examines early political and social structures, their economy and Magyar religion.