Medieval Buda in Context

Medieval Buda in Context discusses the character and development of Buda and its surroundings between the thirteenth and the sixteenth centuries, particularly its role as a royal center and capital city of the medieval Kingdom of Hungary. The twenty-onearticles written by Hungarian and international scholars draw on a variety of primary sources: texts, both legal and literary; archaeological discoveries; architectural history; art history; and other studies of material culture. The essays also place Buda in the political, social, cultural and economic context of other contemporary central and eastern European cities. By bringing together the results of research undertaken in recent decades for an English-language readership, this volume offers new insights into urban history and the culture of Europe as a whole. Contributors are Jâanos M. Bak, Zoltâan Bencze, Judit Benda, Istvâan Draskâoczy, Antonâin Kalous, Istvâan Kenyeres, Gâabor Klaniczay, Andrâas Kubinyi, Jâozsef Laszlovszky, Kâaroly Magyar, Balâazs Nagy, Szilâard Papp, James Plumtree, Martyn Rady, Valery Rees, Orsolya Râethelyi, Beatrix F. Romhâanyi, Enik Spekner, Pâeter Szabâo, Katalin Szende, Andrâas Vadas, Andrâas Vâegh, and Lâaszlâo Veszprâemy.--Provided by publisher.