Centuries after enduring devastating tragedies, the small country of Hungary looked back on its tragic past and learned from it - bringing its hard-learned lessons forward and becoming a thriving sovereign democratic republic within the European Union.

Hungary and its people are survivors. And their history makes for a compelling read.

In "The History of Hungary: A Fascinating Guide to this Central European Country" by renowned historian Andrew Green, readers will go on a mesmerizing ride to the past and learn how - after being surrounded by hostile neighbors and subjected to never-ending invasions and numerous occupations - Hungary was able to survive it all.

For all the wars that have come and gone, for all the nights when hunger and fear have ravaged her people in their sleep, Hungary stands - just as tall and proud as it has always been after all this time.

• Learn all about Hungary's early days and monarchies, including the Arpad Dynasty and King Saint Stephen
• Lose yourself in an enthralling maze of Hungary's vast and varied lines of succession
• Journey through Hungary's struggles as they were pillaged and conquered by the Mongol, Ottoman, Habsburg, Nazi, and Soviet empires
• Deep-dive into Hungary's role during the Second World War all the way through its tryst with Communism
• Immerse yourself in all the ways Hungarians embraced the cultures of their oppressors without losing their core identity as people
• And so much more!

Read "The History of Hungary: A Fascinating Guide to this Central European Country" and go on a journey as you learn all about Hungary's nebulous origins and the extraordinary legacy it has built.